Eumaeus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eumaeus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 3.93 N,4 29.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.065500
  • Longitude: -4.484500
Wreck Depth 72 m
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EUMAEUS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Orientation 30
Tonnage 6696
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1918 POSN 491500N, 041900W. (REPORT FROM TUG 'EPIC' FROM THE SCILLY ISLES, DOCKET M07101). 4.3.18 POSN 24M NNE FROM ILE DE VIERGE. (RA FALMOUTH). PLOTS IN 490000N, 042000W. 10.12.76 SALVAGE TOOK PLACE ON THIS WK 'BETWEEN 1938-39' BY AN ITALIAN FIRM. POSITION NOT GIVEN. (BOT, WAR RISK OFFICE, TELECON 10.12.76). H1271/80 13.6.80 NDW SHOWN IN 491500N, 041900W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680D [1980 EDN]. BR STD. H1310/85/14 2.5.85 LOCATED 15/16.4.85 IN 490400N, 042900W [EUR] USING TRANSIT SATNAV. LIES 030/210DEGS. BOWS 030DEGS. BADLY DAMAGED THROUGHOUT, EXCEPT FOR THE POOP. LEAST DEPTH OVER POOP SAMPSON POST 77MTRS AND AT TOP OF BRIDGE WKGE 79MTRS [UNREDUCED]. PORT SIDE APPROX 2MTRS ABOVE SEABED, ANGLED 70-80DEGS UP TO STARBOARD SIDE. BOW TWISTED AWAY FROM MAIN STRUCTURE. HOLD NO.1 BADLY DAMAGED, FILLED WITH SCRAP IRON & PLATES. HOLDS 2 & 3 COMPLETELY DEMOLISHED & UNRECOGNISABLE. BRIDGE & ENGINE ROOM DAMAGED WITH MOST OF SUPERSTRUCTURE LYING ON SEABED PORTSIDE. HOLD 4 CONSISTS OF WKGE & BALES OF ROTTING COPRA CARGO. HOLD 5 JUST WKGE, PRESUMED WHERE TORPEDO HIT. MOST OF BOTTOM SIDE & PROPELLER MISSING. INDICATION OF EXPLOSIVE CHARGE ON PROPELLER SHAFT. (SEASALVE MARINE LTD, 30.4.85). REDUCED LEAST DEPTH 72MTRS. INS AS WK 72MTRS. BR STD. 10.8.87 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN], OR IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987. 30.6.99 LISTED AS WK 72MTRS IN 4904.00N, 0429.00W [EUR] IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999 NO.14594089. NCA. 30.6.99 LISTED AS WK USC 60MTRS IN 4915.00N, 0419.00W [EUR] IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999 NO.14594043. NCA. BELIEVED UNCANCELLED DATA. RETAIN AS CHARTED. 11.6.07 LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007. NCA. 25.2.09 SHOWN AS WK PA 72MTRS IN 4903.940N, 0429.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. 8.9.09 8.9.09 WK 72MTRS IN 4903.93N, 0429.07W [WGD] SHOWN ON FRENCH 6930 [2ND EDN 2009 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2648.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE YOKOHAMA FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-55 24M NNE FROM ILE DE VIERGE. (LLWW1, WW1SL & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP. UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the EUMAEUS wreck located?

The EUMAEUS wreck is located at coordinates 49 3.93 N,4 29.07 W.

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

The EUMAEUS lies at a depth of about 72 meters and is located at coordinates 49 3.93 N,4 29.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EUMAEUS?

The seabed around the EUMAEUS lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the EUMAEUS sink?

The EUMAEUS sank on Feb 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the EUMAEUS discovered?

The wreck of the EUMAEUS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the EUMAEUS belong to?

The EUMAEUS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EUMAEUS carrying?

The EUMAEUS was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the EUMAEUS?

The EUMAEUS had a tonnage of 6696 tons.

What type of wreck is the EUMAEUS?

The EUMAEUS is classified as a steam ship.

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