Erato Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Erato Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 35 N,8 6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.583333
  • Longitude: 8.100000
Water Depth 2600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ERATO
Type bulk carrier
Flag MT
Length 180.4 m
Width 23.5 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 16616
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH180/350/01 25.10.91 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 373500N, 080700E. (LLOYDS VOL.286). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART. HH180/350/01 28.11.91 OBSERVED TO SINK IN 373500N, 080600E. (LLOYDS VOL.286).
Last Amended Date Mar 24, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, EXGATESHEAD [1990], EX THEONIK [1989], EX RHODE ISLAND [1987], EX ATHINA ZAFIRAKIS [1985]. BUILT 1968 BY HAKODATE DOCK CO., LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ERATO NAVIGATION CO., LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM ASHDOD, ISRAEL TO ROUEN. SANK DURING GALE-FORCE CONDITIONS. 19 CREW RESCUED, SIX DIED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ERATO wreck located?

The ERATO wreck is located at coordinates 37 35 N,8 6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ERATO?

The seabed around the ERATO lies at approximately 2600 meters deep.

When did the ERATO sink?

The ERATO sank on Oct 21, 1991.

When was the wreck of the ERATO discovered?

The wreck of the ERATO was discovered in 1991.

What country did the ERATO belong to?

The ERATO belonged to MT.

What cargo was the ERATO carrying?

The ERATO was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the ERATO?

The ERATO had a tonnage of 16616 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERATO?

The ERATO is classified as a bulk carrier.

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