Ergina I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Ergina i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 2.367 N,33 23.05 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.039450
  • Longitude: 33.384167
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERGINA I
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 152.4 m
Width 19.8 m
Draught 9.4
Orientation 90
Tonnage 9335
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2003

Surveying Details

H2289/82 14.11.83 LARGE CARGO VESSEL OF ABOUT 15,000GRT, APPARENTLY STRANDED IN 280222N, 332303E. RADAR CONSPIC. (MV BIGORANGE XI, HN 17.10.83). NCA YET, AWAIT FURTHER. H2289/82 13.12.83 GROUNDED IN 280230N, 332218E. (LL, 3.9.83). AGROUND IN 280000N, 332300E ON WESTERLY HEADING. (LL, 9.9.83). INS AS ST PA, RA CONSPIC. - NM 44/83. H2289/82 11.12.84 POSN 280227N, 332248E. (BREST NM 84 46 37). NCA YET. H2289/82 15.7.86 SETTLED AS COMPROMISED TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 5.6.86). HH476/350/01 24.10.90 REFLOATED. ARRIVED AT ALANG 9.2.90 FOR BREAKING. RE-NAMED MARWAN 8. (LL, 16.10.90). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1961 BY A/S BURMEISTER & WAIN'S MASKIN-OG SKIBSBYYGGERI, COPENHAGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DEKAS CIA. NAV., S.A. GROUNDED WHILE ON PASSAGE CONSTANTZA FOR MOGADISCIO. CAUGHT FIRE DURING SALVAGE ATTEMPT. ACCOMMODATION BURNT OUT & ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. ABANDONED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ERGINA I wreck located?

The ERGINA I wreck is located at coordinates 28 2.367 N,33 23.05 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ERGINA I?

The seabed around the ERGINA I lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ERGINA I sink?

The ERGINA I sank on Sep 1, 1983.

When was the wreck of the ERGINA I discovered?

The wreck of the ERGINA I was discovered in 1983.

What country did the ERGINA I belong to?

The ERGINA I belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ERGINA I carrying?

The ERGINA I was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the ERGINA I?

The ERGINA I had a tonnage of 9335 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERGINA I?

The ERGINA I is classified as a bulk carrier.

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