Eros Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Eros Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 14.596 N,0 15.437 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.243267
  • Longitude: -0.257283
Wreck Depth 14.6 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EROS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1122
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 17, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5076/18 7.9.18 SUNK 2 MILES NE BY N FROM FILEY BRIGG. (WW1SL). INS WK IN 541435N, 001520W - FNM 204/18. 19.8.18 POSN 541500N, 001500W, APPROX. (ID FORM SA, SIO MIDDLESBOROUGH). M013651 24.8.18 SUNK 2 MILES N OF FILEY BRIGG. SUNK 541435N, 001520W. (TH). TH POSN CONFIRMED. (VAEC, AP REPORT). H6091/19 22.1.19 INS ON CHARTS IN 541435N, 001520W. - NM 227/19. H7056/20 5.10.20 INS LT BUOY ON 1191,2182A. H9058/20 22.12.20 INS BUOY. (THNM). H552/21 27.1.21 INS LT VESSEL. (THNM). H1392/21 5.3.21 WK DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 50FT [LWST]. (TH 3.3.21). AMEND TO WK 8FMS. DELETE LTV AND BUOYS. - NM 80/21. 21.6.72 AMEND TO WK 15.6MTRS. NC 129. 5.12.74 AMEND TO WK 14.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 129. H1283/76/107 1.4.76 WK CORRECTLY CHARTED BUT NOT POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED, THOUGH BELIEVED TO BE 'EROS'. (A GODFREY, 29.3.76). 16.3.93 LIES IN ONE PIECE ON SANDY SEABED IN 541412N, 001536W. THOUGH ARMED FOR DEFENCE, THE GUN HAS BEEN REMOVED BUT LIVE SHELLS CAN BE SEEN NEAR THE STERN. NOT POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BUT ALL MEASUREMENTS INDICATE THIS TO BE 'EROS'. (DIVE YORKSHIRE). LIES IN RADAR POSN - 5.23 MILES FROM SCARBOROUGH CASTLE ROCK, 1.13 MILES FROM NEAREST LAND. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). NCA YET. HH090/730/01 19.11.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). NCA. SEP 2016/00007250 19.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 20, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY LAXEVAAGS MSK & JRNSKB, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 97NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR ROUEN. TORPEDOED BY UB 113. 4 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the EROS wreck located?

The EROS wreck is located at coordinates 54 14.596 N,0 15.437 W.

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

The EROS lies at a depth of about 14.6 meters and is located at coordinates 54 14.596 N,0 15.437 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EROS?

The seabed around the EROS lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the EROS sink?

The EROS sank on Aug 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the EROS discovered?

The wreck of the EROS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the EROS belong to?

The EROS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EROS carrying?

The EROS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the EROS?

The EROS had a tonnage of 1122 tons.

What type of wreck is the EROS?

The EROS is classified as a steam ship.

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