Great Eagle Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Great eagle Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
14 33.5 S,65 31 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2200 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | GREAT EAGLE |
| Type | bulk carrier |
| Flag | PA |
| Length | 224 m |
| Width | 31.7 m |
| Draught | 13.4 |
| Tonnage | 31507 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 31, 1992 |
| Original Detection Year | 1992 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 3.6.92 SANK IN 143330S, 653100E. (LL 1.6.92). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE SALDANHA FOR DALIAN. REPORTED FLOODING DUE TO CRACKS IN HULL. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK.