Erawan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Erawan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 21.3 N,60 57.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.355000
  • Longitude: -60.958333
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERAWAN
Type schooner
Flag PA
Length 32.9 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 258
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.11.76 8.11.76 RAN AGROUND ON DERABIES ISLAND, APPROX 2M E OF CANSO HARBOUR ENTRANCE. (LL, 23.10.76 & 4.11.76). POSN APPROX 452118N, 605730W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2009

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE BERMUDA FOR MONTRAL. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS OFF CAPE BRETON ISLAND, IN CHEDABUCTO BAY, S OF PORT HAWKESBURY. BROKE UP IN A STORM TWO DAYS LATER. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ERAWAN wreck located?

The ERAWAN wreck is located at coordinates 45 21.3 N,60 57.5 W.

When did the ERAWAN sink?

The ERAWAN sank on Oct 19, 1976.

When was the wreck of the ERAWAN discovered?

The wreck of the ERAWAN was discovered in 1976.

What country did the ERAWAN belong to?

The ERAWAN belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the ERAWAN?

The ERAWAN had a tonnage of 258 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERAWAN?

The ERAWAN is classified as a schooner.

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