Eretria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eretria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 31.929 N,2 39.081 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.532150
  • Longitude: -2.651350
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERETRIA
Flag GB
Tonnage 3464
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 13, 1916
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date May 3, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the vessel ERETRIA is located at coordinates 46 31.929 N, 2 39.081 W in the Bay of Biscay off the French coast. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office and French charts document the position and status of this obstruction, previously referenced on French charts and notices to mariners with various depth and positional accuracies.

Surveying Details

H2966/22 18.5.22 SHOWN AS DW IN 463200N, 023930W ON FRENCH WK CHART 10104. INS AS DW (1918) IN 463200N, 023930W. BR STD. H1009/26 6.5.26 AMEND TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H5350/53 25.4.69 NDW PA IN 463200N, 023900W. (PARIS NM 54 08 15). 28.3.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 463200N, 023900W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562030). INS AS NDW PA IN 463200N, 023900W. NC 2663. 24.8.10 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 55MTRS IN 4631.968N, 0239.115W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6990 [3RD EDN 2009 CORRECT TO NM 33/29/09, 1:350,000]. NE 2663.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE 16M S-34DEGS-W[TRUE] OF ILE D'YEU, BAY OF BISCAY, WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM TAMPA TO LA PALLICE. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the ERETRIA wreck located?

The ERETRIA wreck is located at coordinates 46 31.929 N,2 39.081 W.

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

The ERETRIA lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 46 31.929 N,2 39.081 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ERETRIA?

The seabed around the ERETRIA lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the ERETRIA sink?

The ERETRIA sank on May 13, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ERETRIA discovered?

The wreck of the ERETRIA was discovered in 1922.

What country did the ERETRIA belong to?

The ERETRIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ERETRIA?

The ERETRIA had a tonnage of 3464 tons.

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