Evelyn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Evelyn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 56.07 N,16 22.092 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.934500
  • Longitude: -16.368200
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EVELYN
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 141.1 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 5846
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4800/83 6.1.87 H4800/83 6.1.87 AGROUND IN APPROX POSN 105600N, 162200W, 12 MILES WSW OF ILHA DE ORANGO. ALL DECK COVERS AT HIGH WATER. (LL 28.11.86 & 10.12.86). INS AS STPA. - NM 203/87. H4800/83 13.10.87 H4800/83 13.10.87 WHEN VISITED 17.1.87 VESSEL HAD SETTLED INTO THE SAND BUT WAS STILL SALVABLE. VESSEL HAS BEEN ABANDONED. (LL 21.9.87). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 1056.070N, 1622.092W.
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1974 BY MAUA SHIPYARD, NITEROI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY METEROA TRADING LTD. PASSAGE BEIRA FOR LISBON. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS AND POUNDED BADLY. CREW ABANDONED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the EVELYN wreck located?

The EVELYN wreck is located at coordinates 10 56.07 N,16 22.092 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EVELYN?

The seabed around the EVELYN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the EVELYN sink?

The EVELYN sank on Nov 24, 1986.

When was the wreck of the EVELYN discovered?

The wreck of the EVELYN was discovered in 1986.

What country did the EVELYN belong to?

The EVELYN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the EVELYN carrying?

The EVELYN was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the EVELYN?

The EVELYN had a tonnage of 5846 tons.

What type of wreck is the EVELYN?

The EVELYN is classified as a motor vessel.

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