Eutom? Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Eutom? Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
17 17.449 N,62 42.91 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 17.290817
- Longitude: -62.715167
|
| Wreck Depth |
3.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
5 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
Eutom? |
|
Type
|
tug
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,000.2, |
| Original Detection Year |
1976 |
| Last Detection Year |
2006 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 17, 2012 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck known as the Eutom is located off the coast of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean Sea. This underwater obstruction, potentially identified as an American tugboat, rests at coordinates 17 17.449 N, 62 42.91 W. Hydrographic survey data indicates the wreck lies in a general depth of 5.4 meters, with a recorded least echo sounder depth of 3.5 meters and minor seabed scouring of 0.2 meters. The surrounding seabed consists primarily of coarse sand. The wreck site was documented by HMS Bulldog and remains a recognized maritime obstruction for navigation in the region.
Surveying Details
H3556/74 11.5.76 H3556/74 11.5.76 WK LOCATED 13.1.76, IN 171724N, 624257W [NAS] USING HSA. LIES 281.3DEGS, 3.4C FROM FORT SMITH FG LT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.5 IN GEN DEPTH 5.4MTRS, SMALL SCOUR 0.2MTRS. SEABED COARSE SAND. LACK OF TIME PRECLUDED INVESTIGATION BY DIVERS BUT IT IS FELT A RELIABLE LEAST DEPTH WAS OBTAINED BY CLOSE SOUNDING. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 9/75,76). - NM 1019/76. 9.11.90 9.11.90 [WGD] POSN: 171726N, 624254W. NC 584. 21.4.06 21.4.06 [WGD] POSN: 1717.449N, 6242.910W. NE 489. 10.5.06 10.5.06 POSSIBLY AMERICAN TUG 'EUTOM' [53025].
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
17 17.449 N,62 42.91 W
Eutom? on Wreck Map
Eutom? Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the Eutom? wreck located?
The Eutom? wreck is located at coordinates 17 17.449 N,62 42.91 W.
How deep is the Eutom? and where exactly is it located?
The Eutom? lies at a depth of about 3.5 meters and is located at coordinates 17 17.449 N,62 42.91 W.
How deep is the seabed around the Eutom??
The seabed around the Eutom? lies at approximately 5 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the Eutom? discovered?
The wreck of the Eutom? was discovered in 1976.
What type of wreck is the Eutom??
The Eutom? is classified as a tug.
General Comments
SEE [53025]