Erck Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | lifted |
|
Erck Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
40 13.24 N,16 46 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 15 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Mean Low Water Springs |
| Name | ERCK |
| Type | yacht |
| Flag | IT |
| Length | 18.9 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 27, 1991 |
| Original Detection Year | 1991 |
| Last Detection Year | 2006 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | HH370/350/02 31.10.91 HH370/350/02 31.10.91 SANK IN ABOUT 15MTRS OF WATER WHILE ABOUT 0.5M OFF COAST OF BASILICATA BETWEEN POLICORO & SCANZANO JONICO IN 401312N, 164600E APPROX. CONSIDERED A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. HARBOUR AUTHORITIES HAVE ORDERED THAT WK IS TO BE REMOVED. (LL 286). FOR FILING ONLY. 28.2.06 28.2.06 AMENDED LIFT. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 28, 2006 |
Circumstances of loss
CAUGHT FIRE WHILE AT ANCHOR POSSIBLY BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL FAULT. ABANDONED BY CREW. LATER CAPSIZED & SANK. (LL).
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General Comments
WOODEN HULL