Eros Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Eros Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.631 N,3 6.88 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.510517
  • Longitude: -3.114667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EROS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.9 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1513
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1881
Original Detection Year 1881
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details DISPERSED BY BLASTING. DEPTH 31FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 26.3.75 26.3.75 NOT SHOWN K3500 NO 10. 1.9.87 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL IN 533037N, 030648W [OGB]. NE 1951.
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 1987

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK AFTER COLLISION NEARLY 0.5 MILE SE HALF S FROM CROSBY LTV. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

IRON HULL

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FAQ

Where is the EROS wreck located?

The EROS wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.631 N,3 6.88 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EROS?

The seabed around the EROS lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the EROS sink?

The EROS sank on Dec 15, 1881.

When was the wreck of the EROS discovered?

The wreck of the EROS was discovered in 1881.

What country did the EROS belong to?

The EROS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EROS?

The EROS had a tonnage of 1513 tons.

What type of wreck is the EROS?

The EROS is classified as a steam ship.

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