Eastern 2 Wreck

Field Value
Eastern 2 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 9.572 N,74 1.091 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.159540
  • Longitude: -74.018180
Reported Year 1969
Name EASTERN 2
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Length 128.9 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 7.5
Tonnage 6428
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1969

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED AFTER BREAKING TOW

General Comments

AKA: Sewanee Seam; Newton, Owner: Midland Enterprises Inc, Year Built: 1945, Where Built: New Orleans, LA, Construction: Steel, Home Port: Wilmington, DE, Departure Port: Hampton Roads, VA, Destination Port: New York, NY, Crew: 0, Lives Lost: 0, Cargo Value: $125,000, Misc Information: #247414; Broke in two; Towed by "Betty Moran"

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FAQ

Where is the EASTERN 2 wreck located?

The EASTERN 2 wreck is located at coordinates 40 9.572 N,74 1.091 W.

When did the EASTERN 2 sink?

The EASTERN 2 sank on Dec 24, 1969.

What country did the EASTERN 2 belong to?

The EASTERN 2 belonged to US.

What cargo was the EASTERN 2 carrying?

The EASTERN 2 was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the EASTERN 2?

The EASTERN 2 had a tonnage of 6428 tons.

What type of wreck is the EASTERN 2?

The EASTERN 2 is classified as a sailing vessel.

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