Eugenia Chandris (& Oslofjord) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eugenia chandris (& oslofjord) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 0.202 N,1 23.793 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.003367
  • Longitude: -1.396550
Wreck Depth 7.4 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD)
Sonar Length 193
Sonar Width 192
Shadow Height 4.9
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH242/620/10 20.7.95 WK WIDELY DISPERSED, NOT A HAZARD TO THE APPROACHES TO THE PORT. REDUCED TO 6.3MTRS IN 550011.6N, 012342.0W [OGB] [SEE 4237] AND 5.7MTRS IN 550010.1N, 012343.3W [OGB]. (PORT OF TYNE AUTHORITY, LETTER DTD 11.7.95). - NM 2583/95.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGRESS, MINUTES AND DECIMALS HH090/796/01 5.1.99 EXAM'D 18.9.98 USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTHS LOCATED: 4.3MTRS IN 5500.147N, 0123.872W [WGD]; 4.8MTRS IN 5500.125N, 0123.797W [WGD] & 7.4MTRS IN 5500.202N, 0123.793W [WGD] IN GEN DEPTH 7-10MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 9-11MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.9MTRS. COVERS 193 X 192MTRS. UNABLE TO SWEEP AS ERRATIC, LOCALISED CURRENTS MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE. TWO OR MORE WRECKS, WELL BROKEN UP AND LYING AT APPROX 090DEGS TO EACH OTHER. (GARDLINE, HI 796). INS AS WK 7.4MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2006

Circumstances of loss

SEE [4237] FOR MAIN RECORD.

General Comments

See Also: 4236, 4237 & 57502

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FAQ

Where is the EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) wreck located?

The EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.202 N,1 23.793 W.

How deep is the EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) and where exactly is it located?

The EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) lies at a depth of about 7.4 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.202 N,1 23.793 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD)?

The seabed around the EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) discovered?

The wreck of the EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) was discovered in 1943.