Erlenhain (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Erlenhain (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 52.64 N,4 39.68 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.877333
  • Longitude: -4.661333
Water Depth 142 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ERLENHAIN (POSSIBLY)
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 73.5 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2909/85 7.2.86 H2909/85 7.2.86 LIFEBOAT FOUND IN 465500N, 045400W. LIFERAFT IN 464400N, 040900W. OIL SLICKS SEEN 465200, 044500W & 465200N, 043000W. (LL 28.1.86). POSN 465000N, 044000W FOR FILING ONLY. H3292/88 25.7.88 H3292/88 25.7.88 WK, COVERED BY MORE THAN 20MTRS, IN 465242N, 043936W [EUR][POSN DOUBTFUL]. (FRENCH NM 88 27 30). INS AS NDW PD. NC 2646.
Last Amended Date Sep 16, 1988

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1968 BY J BODEWES. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY FREIDRICH HEIDEMANN. REPORTED OVERDUE. LATER A LIFEBOAT WAS FOUND AND THEN A LIFERAFT. PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK WITH ALL 7 CREW. WAS ON PASSAGE FROM GABES, TUNISIA, TO PORT OF NEW HOLLAND, RIVER HUMBER. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 46 52.64 N,4 39.68 W
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FAQ

Where is the ERLENHAIN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ERLENHAIN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 46 52.64 N,4 39.68 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ERLENHAIN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ERLENHAIN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 142 meters deep.

When did the ERLENHAIN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ERLENHAIN (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 23, 1986.

When was the wreck of the ERLENHAIN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ERLENHAIN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the ERLENHAIN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ERLENHAIN (POSSIBLY) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ERLENHAIN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ERLENHAIN (POSSIBLY) was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the ERLENHAIN (POSSIBLY)?

The ERLENHAIN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the ERLENHAIN (POSSIBLY)?

The ERLENHAIN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a carrier.

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