Evdokia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Evdokia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 2.833 S,24 6.167 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.047217
  • Longitude: 24.102783
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EVDOKIA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 136.6 m
Width 18.1 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 7144
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1979
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2010

Surveying Details

12.6.79 12.6.79 WRECKAGE REPORTED ON ROCKS IN 340250S, 240610E, 1.25M FROM OUBOSSTRAND & 40M FROM COASTLINE IN 340400S, 240600E. (LL 13.6.79). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 13.6.79 13.6.79 VESSEL BROKEN UP IN HEAVY WEATHER. (LL 14.6.79) 17.1.80 17.1.80BAD WEATHER IS HAMPERING SALVAGE ATTEMPTS. (LL 19.1.80) H3086/72 15.6.81 H3086/72 15.6.81 COPPER & NICKEL ARE SALVED BY SEA SYSTEMS. (LL 12.6.81). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1956 BY HARIMA ZOSENSHO, AIOI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NICOPAN SHIPPING CO, SA. PASSAGE DURBAN FOR BRAZIL. DEVELOPED A LEAK & BEGAN TO LIST IN HEAVY SEAS, LATER THE SAME DAY SHE STRUCK ROCKS BETWEEN CAPE ST FRANCIS & PLETTENBERG BAY, SHE THEN BROKE IN TWO & SANK. 17 OF 23 CREW WERE RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the EVDOKIA wreck located?

The EVDOKIA wreck is located at coordinates 34 2.833 S,24 6.167 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EVDOKIA?

The seabed around the EVDOKIA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the EVDOKIA sink?

The EVDOKIA sank on Jun 12, 1979.

When was the wreck of the EVDOKIA discovered?

The wreck of the EVDOKIA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the EVDOKIA belong to?

The EVDOKIA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the EVDOKIA carrying?

The EVDOKIA was carrying construction materials,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the EVDOKIA?

The EVDOKIA had a tonnage of 7144 tons.

What type of wreck is the EVDOKIA?

The EVDOKIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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