East Shore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
East shore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 0 N,5 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.000000
  • Longitude: 5.000000
Water Depth 2100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EAST SHORE
Type supply vessel
Flag GB
Length 50.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 669
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 21.1.74 BELIEVED SUNK IN 420000N, 050000E. FRENCH AUTHORITIES UNABLE TO CONFIRM SINKING REPORT. (LL 215). 9.4.74 ABANDONED IN 4158.0N, 0452.0E. PRESUMED SUNK. (MSD). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1966 BY COCHRANE & SONS LTD, SELBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OFFSHORE MARINE LTD. PASSAGE SETE FOR SFAX. ABANDONED IN A HEAVILY-LISTING CONDITION DURING A STORM. PRESUMED SUNK AS VESSEL NOT LOCATED. CREW OF SIX, THREE DEAD, THREE MISSING. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the EAST SHORE wreck located?

The EAST SHORE wreck is located at coordinates 42 0 N,5 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EAST SHORE?

The seabed around the EAST SHORE lies at approximately 2100 meters deep.

When did the EAST SHORE sink?

The EAST SHORE sank on Jan 18, 1974.

When was the wreck of the EAST SHORE discovered?

The wreck of the EAST SHORE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the EAST SHORE belong to?

The EAST SHORE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EAST SHORE carrying?

The EAST SHORE was carrying machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the EAST SHORE?

The EAST SHORE had a tonnage of 669 tons.

What type of wreck is the EAST SHORE?

The EAST SHORE is classified as a supply vessel.

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