Erria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Erria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 13.65 N,6 55.677 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.227500
  • Longitude: -6.927950
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERRIA
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 53.6 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 300
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1981
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 1981

Surveying Details

H4887/74 24.4.81 H4887/74 24.4.81 STRANDED IN 551339N, 065537W IN WHITE BAY, 200MTRS N OF INNISHOWEN LTHO. (IRISH LTHO AUTHORITY, TELECON 25.3.81). INS ST. BR STD. H4887/74 17.9.81 H4887/74 17.9.81. VESSEL REFLOATED. (LL, 3.9.81) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

2.3.81 AFTER LEAVING LONDONDERRY STRANDED 0.4M S OF INNISHOWEN HD IN STRONG EASTERLY GALE. (LL, 2.3.81).

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FAQ

Where is the ERRIA wreck located?

The ERRIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 13.65 N,6 55.677 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ERRIA?

The seabed around the ERRIA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ERRIA sink?

The ERRIA sank on Feb 27, 1981.

When was the wreck of the ERRIA discovered?

The wreck of the ERRIA was discovered in 1981.

What country did the ERRIA belong to?

The ERRIA belonged to DK.

What cargo was the ERRIA carrying?

The ERRIA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ERRIA?

The ERRIA had a tonnage of 300 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERRIA?

The ERRIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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