Eurylochus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eurylochus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 15 N,25 4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.250000
  • Longitude: -25.066667
Water Depth 5042 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EURYLOCHUS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 131.2 m
Width 16.4 m
Draught 9.2
Tonnage 5723
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo aircraft
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 [NO DATE] WRECK IN 081500N, 250400W. REPORTED IN 081900N, 250100W BY GERMAN SOURCES. (LLWW2). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX- INDIAGHIRI. BUILT IN 1912 BY LONDON & GLASGOW CO. WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR TAKORADI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAV. CO. SUNK BY RAIDER STEIERMARK. 38 CREW WERE KILLED & 33 TAKEN ON BOARD THE RAIDER. (DODS & LLWW2)

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FAQ

Where is the EURYLOCHUS wreck located?

The EURYLOCHUS wreck is located at coordinates 8 15 N,25 4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EURYLOCHUS?

The seabed around the EURYLOCHUS lies at approximately 5042 meters deep.

When did the EURYLOCHUS sink?

The EURYLOCHUS sank on Jan 29, 1941.

When was the wreck of the EURYLOCHUS discovered?

The wreck of the EURYLOCHUS was discovered in 1941.

What country did the EURYLOCHUS belong to?

The EURYLOCHUS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EURYLOCHUS carrying?

The EURYLOCHUS was carrying aircraft.

What was the tonnage of the EURYLOCHUS?

The EURYLOCHUS had a tonnage of 5723 tons.

What type of wreck is the EURYLOCHUS?

The EURYLOCHUS is classified as a steam ship.

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