Eureka Vi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Eureka vi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 43.033 N,5 45.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.717217
  • Longitude: -5.751667
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect awash
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EUREKA VI
Type dredger
Flag NL
Length 30 m
Width 8 m
Tonnage 135
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1975
Bottom Texture Clay
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 2004

Surveying Details

22.10.75 22.10.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 544302N, 054506W. (LL, 22.10.75 & BANGOR DOWN C.G. TELEX) NCAV YET. 23.10.75 23.10.75 DUTCH SALVAGE CO TO ARRIVE 24.10.75. (LL, 23.10.75) 27.10.75 27.10.75 LYING ON ITS SIDE ON HARD CLAY & BOULDER BOTTOM. AWASH AT LOW WATER. (LL, 27.10.75) H3919/75 12.11.75 H3919/75 12.11.75 DW (AWASH) IN 544302N, 054546W, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S, RAFL IN 544251N, 054538W. (IRISH LTS NM 14/75) - TNM 2312.75 ISSUED. 21.11.75 21.11.75 SUCCESSFULLY LIFTED AND PUMPED OUT ON 20.11.75. TO BE DRYDOCKED IN BELFAST. (LL, 21.11.75) H3919/75 2.12.75 H3919/75 2.12.75 TNM 2312/75 CANCELLED. AMENDED TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

22.10.75 BUILT IN 1961 IN HOLLAND WITH DIESEL ENGINE OF 260HP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DREDGER AND CONSTRUCTION CO LTD. BROKE ADRIFT IN GALE, CAPSIZED AND SANK IN BELFAST LOUGH. (LL, 22.10.75 & BANGOR DOWN C.G.)

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FAQ

Where is the EUREKA VI wreck located?

The EUREKA VI wreck is located at coordinates 54 43.033 N,5 45.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EUREKA VI?

The seabed around the EUREKA VI lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the EUREKA VI sink?

The EUREKA VI sank on Oct 21, 1975.

When was the wreck of the EUREKA VI discovered?

The wreck of the EUREKA VI was discovered in 1975.

What country did the EUREKA VI belong to?

The EUREKA VI belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the EUREKA VI?

The EUREKA VI had a tonnage of 135 tons.

What type of wreck is the EUREKA VI?

The EUREKA VI is classified as a dredger.

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