Erice Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Erice Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 32.31 N,54 57.83 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.538500
  • Longitude: 54.963833
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERICE
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 150.6 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 9701
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1973
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Markers ISO DANGER BEACON Fl(2)6s7M
Surveying Details 8.1.74 INS STPA IN 263100N, 551000E. NE 2887. 20.8.74 STILL AGROUND OFF BANDAR LINGEH. PART OF CARGO SALVED. OFFERS TO SALVE AS LYING. (LLOYDS 217). H1944/71 8.6.76 CONSPIC ST WK REPD IN 263220.9N, 545750.8E. ALMOST CERTAINLY THE ERICE. (HMS HYDRA H/N DTD 21.5.76). AMEND POSN. ADD CONSPIC. - NM 1177/76. H4398/79 17.6.83 ISOL DANGER BUOY, FL(2)6S IN 263215N, 545750E. (IRAN NM 3/62). - NM 1749/83. 23.8.95 WGD POSN: 263230N, 545753E WITH ISOL DANGER BUOY CLOSE N. NC 2441.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2025

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE & ABANDONED 10M W OF JAZIRAT TANB-E. FINALLY AGROUND IN 263100N, 551000E.

General Comments

UK NM 4995/20

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FAQ

Where is the ERICE wreck located?

The ERICE wreck is located at coordinates 26 32.31 N,54 57.83 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ERICE?

The seabed around the ERICE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ERICE sink?

The ERICE sank on Aug 3, 1973.

When was the wreck of the ERICE discovered?

The wreck of the ERICE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the ERICE belong to?

The ERICE belonged to IT.

What cargo was the ERICE carrying?

The ERICE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ERICE?

The ERICE had a tonnage of 9701 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERICE?

The ERICE is classified as a motor vessel.

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