Eriksholm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Eriksholm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 9.655 N,1 51.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.160917
  • Longitude: -1.851667
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERIKSHOLM
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 95.4 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2632
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2010

Surveying Details

H4087/26 24.6.26 DELETED FROM 2182A AND INS AS NDWPA (1918) IN 470940N, 015100W. H1192/67 16.7.68 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 3555. 6.11.72 AMEND TO WK USCPA 15FMS. NE 1407. 3.3.73 AMEND TO WK USCPA 28MTRS. NC 210. 15.9.80 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND TO WK USCPA 50MTRS. NE 210. HH091/155/01 3.3.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE SURVEY, HI 1155). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2010/000097684 22.6.10 DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY R THOMPSON & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AKTIEB SVENSKA AMERICA-MEXIKO LINIEN. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 254NHP. PASSAGE METHIL FOR STAVANGER. MINED. (LL WW1 & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ERIKSHOLM wreck located?

The ERIKSHOLM wreck is located at coordinates 57 9.655 N,1 51.1 W.

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

The ERIKSHOLM lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 57 9.655 N,1 51.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ERIKSHOLM?

The seabed around the ERIKSHOLM lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the ERIKSHOLM sink?

The ERIKSHOLM sank on Jan 1, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ERIKSHOLM discovered?

The wreck of the ERIKSHOLM was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ERIKSHOLM belong to?

The ERIKSHOLM belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the ERIKSHOLM?

The ERIKSHOLM had a tonnage of 2632 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERIKSHOLM?

The ERIKSHOLM is classified as a steam ship.

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