Erato Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Erato Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.019 N,5 7.071 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.933650
  • Longitude: -5.117850
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERATO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.7 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 112
Sonar Width 27
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 143
Tonnage 2041
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1917
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 4M SE FROM LIZARD. (BMVS). H02246/56 26.3.56 CHARTED AS NDW IN 495540N, 050640W. 8.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC PA 50MTRS. [TONNAGE KNOWN]. NC 2565. 25.8.00 WK LOCATED IN 4955.977N, 0507.021W [WGD]. TO BE FURTHER INVESTIGATED. (G POUND/G FURSE TELECON 24.8.00). GIVES [OGB] POSN: 4955.94N, 0506.95W. NCA YET. HH091/059/01 5.4.05 EXAM'D 20.8.04 IN 4956.019N, 0507.071W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 68.0 IN GEN DEPTH 75.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 112MTRS, WIDTH 27MTRS, HT 7.3MTRS. LIES 143/323 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, COLLAPSED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 68MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 5, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY CLYDE SB & ENG CO LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN WILSON LINE LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 217NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUNKIRK FOR BARRY ROADS. SANK WITHIN FIVE MINUTES FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION. MAY HAVE STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-69. CREW RECOVERED BY PATROL VESSEL. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the ERATO wreck located?

The ERATO wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.019 N,5 7.071 W.

How deep is the ERATO and where exactly is it located?

The ERATO lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.019 N,5 7.071 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ERATO?

The seabed around the ERATO lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the ERATO sink?

The ERATO sank on Sep 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ERATO discovered?

The wreck of the ERATO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ERATO belong to?

The ERATO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ERATO carrying?

The ERATO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ERATO?

The ERATO had a tonnage of 2041 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERATO?

The ERATO is classified as a steam ship.

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