Eira Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eira Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 45.183 N,23 16.199 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.753050
  • Longitude: 23.269983
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name EIRA
Type bulk carrier
Flag FI
Length 116.4 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3863
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3237/67 2.2.70 DW IN 594511N, 231624E [SWE]. (HELSINKI TNM 480/69). - NM 268/70. [WGD] POSN: 5945.183N, 2316.199E.
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1953 BY CHANTIERS HAVALE FRANCAIS, BLAINVILLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ETALA-SUOMEN O/Y. PASSAGE STORUGNS FOR KOVERHAR. RAN AGROUND OFF HANKO. LATER REFLOATED, DRIFTED 3M NW BEFORE SINKING DUE TO HEAVY LEAKAGE. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the EIRA wreck located?

The EIRA wreck is located at coordinates 59 45.183 N,23 16.199 E.

How deep is the EIRA and where exactly is it located?

The EIRA lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 59 45.183 N,23 16.199 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EIRA?

The seabed around the EIRA lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the EIRA sink?

The EIRA sank on Dec 10, 1969.

When was the wreck of the EIRA discovered?

The wreck of the EIRA was discovered in 1969.

What country did the EIRA belong to?

The EIRA belonged to FI.

What cargo was the EIRA carrying?

The EIRA was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the EIRA?

The EIRA had a tonnage of 3863 tons.

What type of wreck is the EIRA?

The EIRA is classified as a bulk carrier.

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