European Persistence Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
European persistence Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 43 N,56 13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.716667
  • Longitude: -56.216667
Water Depth 5500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EUROPEAN PERSISTENCE
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 114.3 m
Width 15.4 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 4648
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.11.74 11.11.74 WK IN 263500N, 562000W. (LL VOL. 218). NCA. 1.9.75 1.9.75 WK FOUNDERED IN 264300N, 561300W. (LL VOL. 221). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY STORD VERFT A/S, STORD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CYPROMAR NAV. CO. LTD. PASSAGE TAMPA FOR VENICE. SANK AFTER TAKING ON WATER 510 MILES SE OF BERMUDA, ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the EUROPEAN PERSISTENCE wreck located?

The EUROPEAN PERSISTENCE wreck is located at coordinates 26 43 N,56 13 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EUROPEAN PERSISTENCE?

The seabed around the EUROPEAN PERSISTENCE lies at approximately 5500 meters deep.

When did the EUROPEAN PERSISTENCE sink?

The EUROPEAN PERSISTENCE sank on Nov 7, 1974.

When was the wreck of the EUROPEAN PERSISTENCE discovered?

The wreck of the EUROPEAN PERSISTENCE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the EUROPEAN PERSISTENCE belong to?

The EUROPEAN PERSISTENCE belonged to CY.

What cargo was the EUROPEAN PERSISTENCE carrying?

The EUROPEAN PERSISTENCE was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the EUROPEAN PERSISTENCE?

The EUROPEAN PERSISTENCE had a tonnage of 4648 tons.

What type of wreck is the EUROPEAN PERSISTENCE?

The EUROPEAN PERSISTENCE is classified as a motor vessel.

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