Lady Era Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lady era Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0.9 N,66 50.585 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.015000
  • Longitude: -66.843083
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LADY ERA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 139.6 m
Width 18.2 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 8108
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1977
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 1992

Surveying Details

5.12.77 5.12.77 AGROUND IN 500003N, 665045W. IN GENERAL DEPTH OF 11FT WITH 12DEGS LIST. (LL,3.12.77). NCA. 6.12.77 6.12.77 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 500040N, 665048W. APPARENTLY CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL,5.12.77). NCA YET. 19.5.78 19.5.78 POSN 500048N, 665048W. NO FINAL DECISION MADE REGARDING SALVAGE. (LL,26.4.78). H2136/70 3.7.87 H2136/70 3.7.87 REMAINS OF WK, FOLLOWING PARTIAL SALVAGE, FIXED BY VISUAL & RADAR METHODS, IN 500052N, 665038W. LYING N/S, & STANDS APPROX 10-15MTRS ABOVE CHART DATUM. GOOD RADAR TARGET & CONSPIC AGAINST SURROUNDING COASTLINE. (MV FRIENDLY CARRIER HN 14.5.87). SHOWN IN THIS POSN ON CANADIAN 1226 [SEP'83 EDN]. INS ST IN 500054N, 665037.5W. - NM 2144/87. 18.5.89 18.5.89 INS AS STF. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 310. 31.1.90 31.1.90 INS AS ST. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1130.

Circumstances of loss

5.12.77 BUILT 1956 BY WM. PICKERSGILL & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. DRAGGED HER ANCHORS AND GROUNDED OFF PORT CARTIER IN GALE FORCE WINDS. ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. ABANDONED BY CREW. WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEANIC FREIGHTERS CORPORATION. (MSD & LL,3/5.12.77)

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FAQ

Where is the LADY ERA wreck located?

The LADY ERA wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.9 N,66 50.585 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LADY ERA?

The seabed around the LADY ERA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the LADY ERA sink?

The LADY ERA sank on Dec 1, 1977.

When was the wreck of the LADY ERA discovered?

The wreck of the LADY ERA was discovered in 1977.

What country did the LADY ERA belong to?

The LADY ERA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the LADY ERA carrying?

The LADY ERA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LADY ERA?

The LADY ERA had a tonnage of 8108 tons.

What type of wreck is the LADY ERA?

The LADY ERA is classified as a motor vessel.

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