Eri S Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eri s Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 32.93 N,4 0.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.548833
  • Longitude: -4.001500
Water Depth 500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERI S
Type motor vessel
Flag MT
Length 86.9 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1596
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH359/350/01 7.4.92 HH359/350/01 7.4.92 SANK OFF CABO MAYOR IN 433300N, 040000W, APPROX. (LL 26.3.92). NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BEGAN TO LEAK IN HEAVY SEAS. TOOK ON LIST WHEN CARGO SHIFTED. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND SANK. WAS ON PASSAGE MOROCCO TO IRELAND AND HAD BEEN FORCED WAY OFF TRACK.

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FAQ

Where is the ERI S wreck located?

The ERI S wreck is located at coordinates 43 32.93 N,4 0.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ERI S?

The seabed around the ERI S lies at approximately 500 meters deep.

When did the ERI S sink?

The ERI S sank on Mar 24, 1992.

When was the wreck of the ERI S discovered?

The wreck of the ERI S was discovered in 1992.

What country did the ERI S belong to?

The ERI S belonged to MT.

What cargo was the ERI S carrying?

The ERI S was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the ERI S?

The ERI S had a tonnage of 1596 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERI S?

The ERI S is classified as a motor vessel.

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