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
  • Latitude: 40.220667
  • Longitude: 16.766667
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).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ERCK wreck located?

The ERCK wreck is located at coordinates 40 13.24 N,16 46 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ERCK?

The seabed around the ERCK lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the ERCK sink?

The ERCK sank on Oct 27, 1991.

When was the wreck of the ERCK discovered?

The wreck of the ERCK was discovered in 1991.

What country did the ERCK belong to?

The ERCK belonged to IT.

What type of wreck is the ERCK?

The ERCK is classified as a yacht.