Erika (Stern Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Erika (stern part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 9.37 N,4 15.85 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.156167
  • Longitude: -4.264167
Wreck Depth 89 m
Water Depth 123 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERIKA (STERN PART)
Type tanker
Flag MT
Length 184 m
Width 28.1 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 19666
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1999
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH175/400/03 21.12.99 DERELICT STERN SECTION SANK IN 4709.450N, 0415.780W [EUR]. (AVURNAV BREST 564). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH175/400/03 24.1.00 NDW IN 4709.450N, 0415.780W [EUR]. (FR NM 99 52 12). NCA. HH275/400/03 13.4.00 NOW WK 94MTRS IN 4709.400N, 0415.800W [EUR]. (FR NM 00 13 27). - NM 1883/00. HH275/400/03 16.8.00 NAVIGATION AND DIVING PROHIBITED DUE TO UNDERWATER WORKS WITHIN 6M RADIUS. (FR TNM 30 01 00). NAVAREA II 322/00, GIVING 2M RADIUS, NOT CANCELLED BY FR TNM. NCA. HH275/400/03 17.8.00 NM 30 01T 00 CANCELLED. PROHIBITED AREA REVERTED BACK TO 2M RADIUS (AS IN NAVAREA II 322/00). (FR NM 31 05T 00). NCA. 28.9.00 ALL REMAINING OIL PUMPED OUT OF VESSEL AND VALVES SEALED. FRENCH GOVERNMENT HAVE STATED THAT WK WILL BE LEFT AS LIES. (LL, 25.9.00). HH175/400/03 24.10.01 NOW WK 89MTRS. (FRENCH NM 01 39 31). - NM 4683/01. HH175/400/03 12.4.02 NOW OBSTN 122MTRS IN 4709.5N, 0415.6W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 02 13 16). - NM 2189/02. HH155/400/03 5.12.02 NOW WK 89MTRS IN 4709.43N, 0415.77W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 02 44 16). - NM 509/03.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1975. PASSAGE DUNKIRK FOR LIVORNO. BROKE IN TWO DURING FORCE 9 GALES AND 6MTR SWELLS. CREW OF 26 RECOVERED. VESSEL HAD RECENTLY PASSED SURVEYS AND WAS IN CLASS.

General Comments

See Also: 57982

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FAQ

Where is the ERIKA (STERN PART) wreck located?

The ERIKA (STERN PART) wreck is located at coordinates 47 9.37 N,4 15.85 W.

How deep is the ERIKA (STERN PART) and where exactly is it located?

The ERIKA (STERN PART) lies at a depth of about 89 meters and is located at coordinates 47 9.37 N,4 15.85 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ERIKA (STERN PART)?

The seabed around the ERIKA (STERN PART) lies at approximately 123 meters deep.

When did the ERIKA (STERN PART) sink?

The ERIKA (STERN PART) sank on Dec 15, 1999.

When was the wreck of the ERIKA (STERN PART) discovered?

The wreck of the ERIKA (STERN PART) was discovered in 1999.

What country did the ERIKA (STERN PART) belong to?

The ERIKA (STERN PART) belonged to MT.

What cargo was the ERIKA (STERN PART) carrying?

The ERIKA (STERN PART) was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the ERIKA (STERN PART)?

The ERIKA (STERN PART) had a tonnage of 19666 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERIKA (STERN PART)?

The ERIKA (STERN PART) is classified as a tanker.

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