Eugenia Chandris (& Oslofjord) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eugenia chandris (& oslofjord) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.146 N,1 23.872 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.002433
  • Longitude: -1.397867
Wreck Depth 4.3 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Sonar Length 193
Sonar Width 192
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 34
Tonnage 5300
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 15, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,010.0,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H4641/70 22.12.70 CARGO INCLUDED COPPER, ALUMINIUM, FOODSTUFFS, TIMBER, 53 CASES ORDNANCE STORES, 9000 CASES AMMUNITION, 300 DRUMS TRICHLORETHYLENE, 4874 DRUMS CARBIDE. (TH, DTD 3.11.70). NO 1 & 2 HOLDS INSPECTED BY S & N.I. NAVAL DIVING TEAM BETWEEN 23-26.9.70. FOUND TO BE FILLED WITH SAND. IMPOSSIBLE TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER AMMUNITION REMAINS. NONE FOUND AROUND WK ON SEABED. NO FURTHER ATTEMPT TO CLEAR EXPLOSIVES WILL BE MADE. (FOSNI, DTD 7.12.70). HH242/620/01 1.6.89 WK SITE EXAM'D BY THV 'PATRICIA'S' BOAT 8.5.89 USING HSA AND E/S. SEE 'OSLOFJORD' FOR DETAILS. DECISION TO SHOW AS `WRECKAGE', WITH PECKED LIMIT. (?TH) - NM 1769/89. HH242/620/04 24.7.90 WK DISPERSED. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (PORT OF TYNE AUTH). DECISION TO AMEND LEGEND TO `FOUL' WITHIN PECKED AREA. BR STD. HH242/620/01 11.12.90 BUOY STILL ON STATION IN 550015.5N, 012335W [OGB]. (THV 'PATRICIA', HN DTD 5.11.90). HH242/620/10 20.7.95 WK WIDELY DISPERSED, NO LONGER A HAZARD TO THE APPROACHES TO THE PORT. TH REQUESTED TO REMOVE BUOY. WK REDUCED TO 6.3MTRS IN 550011.6N, 012342.0W [OGB] AND 5.7MTRS IN 550010.1N, 012343.3W [OGB] [SEE 4555]. POSNS TAKEN FROM ENCLOSED CHARTLET. (PORT OF TYNE AUTHORITY, LETTER DTD 11.7.95). RETAIN FOUL AREA TOO. - NM 2583/95. HH242/620/11 16.4.96 BUOY TO BE REMOVED ON OR ABOUT 11.5.96. (TH NM 11/96). - NM 1673/96.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, 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 BY 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 4.3MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2006

Circumstances of loss

SANK, FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS 'EXMOUTH', LIES BESIDE WK OF 'OSLOFJORD' [SEE 4236]. PART OF CARGO OF COPPER AND ALUMINIUM HAS BEEN SALVAGED. FOR ORIGINAL RECORD OF OTHER PART OF 'EUGENIA CHANDRIS' SEE [4555]. NOW UNABLE TO TELL WHICH WK IS WHICH.

General Comments

INCLUDES REMAINS OF SS 'OSLOFJORD' (QV FOR DATA) See Also: 4236, 4555 & 57502

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FAQ

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

The EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.146 N,1 23.872 W.

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

The EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) lies at a depth of about 4.3 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.146 N,1 23.872 W.

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

The seabed around the EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) sink?

The EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) sank on Mar 15, 1943.

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

The wreck of the EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) belong to?

The EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) carrying?

The EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD)?

The EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) had a tonnage of 5300 tons.

What type of wreck is the EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD)?

The EUGENIA CHANDRIS (& OSLOFJORD) is classified as a steam ship.

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