William Eustis Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
William eustis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 38 N,34 46 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.633333
- Longitude: -34.766667
|
| Water Depth |
3950 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
WILLIAM EUSTIS |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
US |
| Length |
134.4 m |
| Width |
17.4 m |
| Draught |
11.3 |
| Tonnage |
7176 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 17, 1943
|
| Original Detection Year |
1943 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 14, 2004 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The SS William Eustis is a shipwreck located in the North Atlantic Ocean at the coordinates 50 38 N, 34 46 W. This vessel, identified as a Liberty ship, sank on September 18, 1972. The wreck site is categorized as non-dangerous to surface navigation but remains a significant underwater obstruction. Surveys indicate the wreckage is well broken, consistent with the structural characteristics of a welded steel Liberty ship hull resting on the seabed.
Surveying Details
18.9.72 18.9.72 SANK IN 503800N, 344600W APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. (WW2 BR MSL).
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50 38 N,34 46 W
William Eustis on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the WILLIAM EUSTIS wreck located?
The WILLIAM EUSTIS wreck is located at coordinates 50 38 N,34 46 W.
How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM EUSTIS?
The seabed around the WILLIAM EUSTIS lies at approximately 3950 meters deep.
When did the WILLIAM EUSTIS sink?
The WILLIAM EUSTIS sank on Mar 17, 1943.
When was the wreck of the WILLIAM EUSTIS discovered?
The wreck of the WILLIAM EUSTIS was discovered in 1943.
What country did the WILLIAM EUSTIS belong to?
The WILLIAM EUSTIS belonged to US.
What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM EUSTIS?
The WILLIAM EUSTIS had a tonnage of 7176 tons.
What type of wreck is the WILLIAM EUSTIS?
The WILLIAM EUSTIS is classified as a steam ship.