Erika (Bow Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Erika (bow part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 14.271 N,4 22.397 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.237850
  • Longitude: -4.373283
Wreck Depth 96 m
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERIKA (BOW PART)
Type tanker
Flag MT
Length 184 m
Width 28.1 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 19666
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1999
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH175/400/03 21.12.99 FORE SECTION SANK IN 4714.400N, 0422.300W [EUR]. (NAVAREA II 381/99). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH175/400/03 24.1.00 NDW IN 4714.380N, 0422.350W [EUR]. (FR NM 99 52 12). BR STD. HH175/400/03 13.4.00 NOW WK 96MTRS IN 4714.400N, 0422.400W [EUR]. (FR NM 13 27 00). - NM 1883/00. HH175/400/03 16.8.00 NAVIGATION AND DIVING PROHIBITED WITHIN 6M RADIUS DUE TO UNDERWATER WORK. (FR NM 30 01T 00). NAVAREA II 322/00, GIVING 2M RADIUS, NOT CANCELLED BY FR TNM. NCA. HH175/400/03 17.8.00 NM 30 01T 00 CANCELLED. PROHIBITED AREA RADIUS REVERTED TO 2M [AS IN NAVAREA II 322/00]. (FR NM 31 05T 00). NCA. 28.9.00 ALL REMAINING OIL PUMPED OUT OF VESSEL AND VALVES SEALED. FRENCH GOVERNMENT HAVE STATED THAT WK WILL BE LEFT AS LIES. (LL, 25.9.00).
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BROKE IN TWO DURING FORCE 9 GALES AND 6MTR SWELLS. CREW OF 26 RECOVERED. VESSEL, BUILT IN 1975, HAD RECENTLY PASSED SURVEYS AND WAS IN CLASS. SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM DUNKIRK TO LIVORNO.

General Comments

See Also: 57981

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FAQ

Where is the ERIKA (BOW PART) wreck located?

The ERIKA (BOW PART) wreck is located at coordinates 47 14.271 N,4 22.397 W.

How deep is the ERIKA (BOW PART) and where exactly is it located?

The ERIKA (BOW PART) lies at a depth of about 96 meters and is located at coordinates 47 14.271 N,4 22.397 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ERIKA (BOW PART)?

The seabed around the ERIKA (BOW PART) lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the ERIKA (BOW PART) sink?

The ERIKA (BOW PART) sank on Dec 15, 1999.

When was the wreck of the ERIKA (BOW PART) discovered?

The wreck of the ERIKA (BOW PART) was discovered in 1999.

What country did the ERIKA (BOW PART) belong to?

The ERIKA (BOW PART) belonged to MT.

What cargo was the ERIKA (BOW PART) carrying?

The ERIKA (BOW PART) was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the ERIKA (BOW PART)?

The ERIKA (BOW PART) had a tonnage of 19666 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERIKA (BOW PART)?

The ERIKA (BOW PART) is classified as a tanker.

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