Eva Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eva Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 50 N,11 15 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.833333
  • Longitude: -11.250000
Water Depth 1900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EVA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 1063
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 27, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 573700N, 113100W. 30.7.87 30.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 575000N, 111500W. PLOTS IN OVER 1900MTRS. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). 20.6.91 20.6.91 POSN GIVEN AS 575000N, 111500W, BUT ALSO STATED TO BE ABANDONED IN 573700N, 113100W, & WASHED ASHORE ABOUT 1M FROM BUTT OF LEWIS LTHO. GIVES POSN 583000N, 061630E APPROX. (LL WW2).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY TORPEDO & GUNFIRE FROM U 28, WHILST EN-ROUTE SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA TO SHARPNESS.

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FAQ

Where is the EVA wreck located?

The EVA wreck is located at coordinates 57 50 N,11 15 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EVA?

The seabed around the EVA lies at approximately 1900 meters deep.

When did the EVA sink?

The EVA sank on Aug 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the EVA discovered?

The wreck of the EVA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the EVA belong to?

The EVA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the EVA carrying?

The EVA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the EVA?

The EVA had a tonnage of 1063 tons.

What type of wreck is the EVA?

The EVA is classified as a steam ship.

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