Erika Bojen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Erika bojen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 8.93 N,8 52.49 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.148833
  • Longitude: -8.874833
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERIKA BOJEN
Type motor vessel
Flag AG
Length 81.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 498
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 25, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH363/430/02 27.5.92 STRANDED OUTSIDE PORT OF FIGUEIRA DE FOZ. FUEL AND SOME CARGO HAVE BEEN REMOVED. REFLOATING CONSIDERED IMPRACTICABLE. MAY BE SOLD AS LIES. (LL 27.4.92 TO 11.5.92). NCA YET. HH363/430/02 18.8.92 VESSEL SOLD FOR SCRAP. DISMANTLING COMMENCED. (LL 27.7.92). AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Jul 23, 2014

Circumstances of loss

ENGINE FAILED WHEN CROSSING THE BAR WHEN ENTERING HARBOUR. VESSEL WAS PUSHED BY HIGH WAVES ONTO ROCKS WITH HOLD FLOODED AND 45 DEG LIST. SUBSEQUENT SALVAGE OPS FAILED.

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FAQ

Where is the ERIKA BOJEN wreck located?

The ERIKA BOJEN wreck is located at coordinates 40 8.93 N,8 52.49 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ERIKA BOJEN?

The seabed around the ERIKA BOJEN lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ERIKA BOJEN sink?

The ERIKA BOJEN sank on Apr 25, 1992.

When was the wreck of the ERIKA BOJEN discovered?

The wreck of the ERIKA BOJEN was discovered in 1992.

What country did the ERIKA BOJEN belong to?

The ERIKA BOJEN belonged to AG.

What cargo was the ERIKA BOJEN carrying?

The ERIKA BOJEN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ERIKA BOJEN?

The ERIKA BOJEN had a tonnage of 498 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERIKA BOJEN?

The ERIKA BOJEN is classified as a motor vessel.

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