Erica Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Erica Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 41.02 N,4 51.566 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.683667
  • Longitude: -4.859433
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERICA
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 31.8 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 2.6
Tonnage 166
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 8, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 4, 2010

Surveying Details

11.3.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS ABOUT 5 MILES SW OF BARDSEY ISLAND. (MASTER). 11.3.18 5 MILES SW OF BARDSEY. (IDSA). POSN 524100N, 045130W PA. INS AS NDWPA. 1.8.68 AMEND USCPA 28MTRS. NC 1971(M). 1.12.72 SHOWN AS USCPA 15FMS ON NE1410. 13.6.78 AMEND TO USCPA 40MTRS. NC 1410. H1935/80 14.5.82 NOT FOUND AFTER INTENSIVE SEARCH WITHIN 1 MILE OF POSN, USING E/S, DCS3 & MAGNETOMETER. (HMS FAWN, HI 3). DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2014/000169269 12.3.15 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (MMT, HI 1450). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1911 BY SCHIFF GES 'UNTERWESER', LEHE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E TYRRELL. PASSAGE FOWEY FOR PRESTON. SUNK BY EXPLOSIVE SCUTTLING CHARGES FROM UB-110. (WWISL, SIBI & DER KREIG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the ERICA wreck located?

The ERICA wreck is located at coordinates 52 41.02 N,4 51.566 W.

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

The ERICA lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 52 41.02 N,4 51.566 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ERICA?

The seabed around the ERICA lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the ERICA sink?

The ERICA sank on Mar 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ERICA discovered?

The wreck of the ERICA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ERICA belong to?

The ERICA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ERICA carrying?

The ERICA was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the ERICA?

The ERICA had a tonnage of 166 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERICA?

The ERICA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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