Eileen M Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eileen m Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 34.713 N,6 17.591 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.578550
  • Longitude: -6.293183
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EILEEN M
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 41.5 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 323
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 1996

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Eileen M is an underwater obstruction located off the west coast of Scotland at coordinates 55 34.713 N, 6 17.591 W. Historical survey records indicate the wreck lies near a small islet, oriented north to south and wedged into rocky gullies. The depth at the stern is 12 meters, while parts of the wreckage rise to a shallow depth of only 3 meters.

Surveying Details

H453/67 26.3.69 H453/67 26.3.69 WK IN 553442N, 061745W. (LLOYDS JAN'66). INS AS DWPA. BR STD. 8.2.96 8.2.96 WK LIES IN 553446N, 061737W TO THE E OF A SMALL ISLET. LIES N/S, WEDGED INTO ROCKY GULLIES. DEPTH AT STERN IS 12MTRS, SOME OF WRECKAGE IS AT ONLY 3MTRS. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W OF SCOTLAND, B BAIRD). POSN AMENDED TO 553443N, 061732W FOR PLOTTING. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL RAN AGROUND UNDER 400FT CLIFFS OF MULL OF OA. ABANDONED BY OWNERS, HOPES OF REFLOATING CONSIDERED TO BE NIL.

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FAQ

Where is the EILEEN M wreck located?

The EILEEN M wreck is located at coordinates 55 34.713 N,6 17.591 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EILEEN M?

The seabed around the EILEEN M lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the EILEEN M sink?

The EILEEN M sank on Jan 12, 1966.

When was the wreck of the EILEEN M discovered?

The wreck of the EILEEN M was discovered in 1966.

What country did the EILEEN M belong to?

The EILEEN M belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EILEEN M carrying?

The EILEEN M was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the EILEEN M?

The EILEEN M had a tonnage of 323 tons.

What type of wreck is the EILEEN M?

The EILEEN M is classified as a tanker.

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