Eurabia Sun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eurabia sun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 37.678 N,5 56.318 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.627967
  • Longitude: 5.938633
Wreck Depth 16.78 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EURABIA SUN
Type motor vessel
Flag LB
Length 119.5 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 3840
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo gas,fertiliser: natural and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.10.74 SANK IN 533700N, 055600E APPROX. (LLOYDS 218). 1.11.74 SANK IN 22MTRS OF WATER. (LLOYDS 218) NEAVEAM ISSUED. H4856/72 13.11.74 WK 4MTRS IN 533746N, 055600E, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, QKFLG, WITH TOPMARK & RAREFL CLOSE W. (NETH HYDRO, TLX DTD 31.10.74). NAVEAM ISSUED. H4856/72 11.12.74 WK 4MTRS IN 533746N, 055624E, WITH G CAN LT BUOY, QKFLG, TOPMARK & RAFL CLOSE W. (NETH NM 3405/74). INS AS WK 2FMS 1FT WITH BUOY. - NM 63/75. H4856/72 21.1.75 NOW WK 10.5MTRS IN 533746N, 055624E [EUR]. (NETH NM 3657/74. AMEND TO WK 5FMS 4FT. BR STD. H4868/71 22.4.75 WK LIES ON ITS SIDE. (NETH WK RECORDS). H3968/76 10.11.77 NOW SW 11MTRS. BUOY REMOVED. (NETH NMS 3075/77 & 3325/77). AMEND TO SW 6FMS. DELETE BUOY. BR STD. 16.8.89 EURABIA SUN, SW 11.3MTRS IN 533746N, 055624E. (NETH WK RECORDS, 1988). 16.8.89 AMEND TO SW 11.3MTRS. NC 1405. 7.4.11 SHOWN AS SW 11MTRS IN 5337.677N, 0556.336E [WGD] ON BA 1633 [EDN 2 DTD 23.12.10].
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1961. SANK 12M OFF AMELAND WHEN CARGO SHIFTED DURING A GALE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EURABIA SHIPPING AGENCY LTD, VESSEL WAS EN-ROUTE GDANSK TO TARTOUS.

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FAQ

Where is the EURABIA SUN wreck located?

The EURABIA SUN wreck is located at coordinates 53 37.678 N,5 56.318 E.

How deep is the EURABIA SUN and where exactly is it located?

The EURABIA SUN lies at a depth of about 16.78 meters and is located at coordinates 53 37.678 N,5 56.318 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EURABIA SUN?

The seabed around the EURABIA SUN lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the EURABIA SUN sink?

The EURABIA SUN sank on Oct 28, 1974.

When was the wreck of the EURABIA SUN discovered?

The wreck of the EURABIA SUN was discovered in 1974.

What country did the EURABIA SUN belong to?

The EURABIA SUN belonged to LB.

What cargo was the EURABIA SUN carrying?

The EURABIA SUN was carrying gas,fertiliser: natural and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the EURABIA SUN?

The EURABIA SUN had a tonnage of 3840 tons.

What type of wreck is the EURABIA SUN?

The EURABIA SUN is classified as a motor vessel.