Ut Eatis (Fwd Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ut eatis (fwd part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 30.115 S,39 38.364 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -21.501917
  • Longitude: 39.639400
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UT EATIS (FWD PART)
Type carrier
Flag IT
Length 101.5 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 2464
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the forward part of UT Eatis is located at coordinates 21 30.115 S, 39 38.364 E. Historical survey records indicate the vessel broke in two, with the stern reported in deep water and the remainder visible from the air. Subsequent hydrographic reports note the wreck is radar visible and lies approximately 2.5 miles from its previously charted position.

Surveying Details

H7796/68 2.12.68 ST PA IN 212900S, 394000E. (LL). - NM 2114/68. 17.3.69 BROKE IN TWO. STERN REPORTED TO BE IN 100FMS OF WATER, BUT REMAINDER VISIBLE FROM THE AIR. (LL 195).L H3970/72 14.9.72 REPORTED RADAR VISIBLE TO 12M AT LW AND 6M AT HW. (PARIS NM 72 35 30). HH456/400/01 19.5.93 REPORTED TO LIE 2.5 MILES FROM CHARTED POSITION. (MV WELSH VENTURE, HN DTD 21.4.93). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1956. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LINEE ADRIATICO OCEANICHE SOC DI NAV PER AZIONI. PASSAGE TRIESTE FOR DAR-ES-SAALAM. RAN AGROUND ON BASSAS DA INDIA. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 30.115 S,39 38.364 E
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FAQ

Where is the UT EATIS (FWD PART) wreck located?

The UT EATIS (FWD PART) wreck is located at coordinates 21 30.115 S,39 38.364 E.

When did the UT EATIS (FWD PART) sink?

The UT EATIS (FWD PART) sank on Nov 8, 1968.

When was the wreck of the UT EATIS (FWD PART) discovered?

The wreck of the UT EATIS (FWD PART) was discovered in 1968.

What country did the UT EATIS (FWD PART) belong to?

The UT EATIS (FWD PART) belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the UT EATIS (FWD PART)?

The UT EATIS (FWD PART) had a tonnage of 2464 tons.

What type of wreck is the UT EATIS (FWD PART)?

The UT EATIS (FWD PART) is classified as a carrier.

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