Eurymedon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eurymedon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34 N,20 23 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.566667
  • Longitude: -20.383333
Water Depth 2250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EURYMEDON
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 131.4 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 6223
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 533600N, 202500W OR 532400N, 183700W. (D S N E). H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 535000N, 191500W. 21.3.78 21.3.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 533400N, 202300W. (WW2SL). 12.8.87 12.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE CONFIRMED BY POSN OF ATTACK ACCORDING TO U-BOAT PATROL REPORT. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Circumstances of loss

25.9.40 BUILT IN 1924 BY CALEDONIAN SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEAN SS CO. OIL ENGINE OF 3700BHP FOR 13.5 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY U-29 ON 25.9.40 WHIST N CONVOY & SANK TWO DAYS LATER. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the EURYMEDON wreck located?

The EURYMEDON wreck is located at coordinates 53 34 N,20 23 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EURYMEDON?

The seabed around the EURYMEDON lies at approximately 2250 meters deep.

When did the EURYMEDON sink?

The EURYMEDON sank on Sep 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the EURYMEDON discovered?

The wreck of the EURYMEDON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the EURYMEDON belong to?

The EURYMEDON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EURYMEDON?

The EURYMEDON had a tonnage of 6223 tons.

What type of wreck is the EURYMEDON?

The EURYMEDON is classified as a motor vessel.

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