Eva V Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Eva v Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 1.33 N,4 16.569 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.022167
  • Longitude: -4.276150
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EVA V
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 51.8 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4
Orientation 45
Tonnage 264
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1981
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H2613/78 2.4.81 REPORTED IN 510118N, 041630W. (HARTLAND CG SIG DTD 18.3.81). SHOWN AS HIGH & DRY, LYING PARALLEL TO SHORE WITH BOWS NE IN PHOTOGRAPH. (BIDEFORD GAZETTE, 20.3.81). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 1.4.81 REPORTED TO HAVE MOVED INSHORE, CLOSER TO THE CLIFF. (G LUXTON, 1.4.81). NCA YET. 20.9.82 NOW CLOSE UNDER CLIFF AND BEING GRADUALLY BROKEN UP IN SITU, PROBABLY UNOFFICIALLY. (G LUXTON). NCA. HH091/158/01 30.6.09 NOT LOCATED. OUTSIDE AREA OF M/B COVER. (FUGRO OSAE, REPROCESSED HI 1158, M/B DATA DTD 2007/2008). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

20.3.81 WAS IN TOW OF MV 'CARLO', EN ROUTE TO SWANSEA FOR BREAKING, WHEN LINE BROKE. DRIFTED ASHORE AT GREENCLIFF, ABBOTSHAM. (LL, 20.3.81 & BIDEFORD GAZETTE, 20.3.81). VESSEL, EX-RIKA, EX-ADELE, BUILT 1954 BY JJ SIETAS SCHIFFSW, HAMBURG WITH 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE. TONNAGE GIVEN AS 496 GROSS. ENGINE HAD BEEN REMOVED AS VESSEL WAS UNDER TOW TO BREAKERS. WK WAS LOOTED AND SET ON FIRE. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES)

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FAQ

Where is the EVA V wreck located?

The EVA V wreck is located at coordinates 51 1.33 N,4 16.569 W.

When did the EVA V sink?

The EVA V sank on Mar 18, 1981.

When was the wreck of the EVA V discovered?

The wreck of the EVA V was discovered in 1981.

What country did the EVA V belong to?

The EVA V belonged to CY.

What cargo was the EVA V carrying?

The EVA V was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EVA V?

The EVA V had a tonnage of 264 tons.

What type of wreck is the EVA V?

The EVA V is classified as a motor vessel.

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