Mid 20th century wreck of Greek cargo vessel, Mount Othrys, Mucking Beach (EHER 82311)
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Summary
A Greek cargo vessel built in 1919 and sunk in 1945.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6999 8060 (1m by 0m) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
'In collision with the Dutch m[otor] tanker EVINNA off Hole Haven. Caught fire and beached at Scar's Elbow. Refloated and re-beached at Mucking. Fire extinguished. Superstructure and majority of accommodation amidships completely burnt out. Hull broken in way of bridge. Engine and boiler room flooded, vessel hogged and badly cracked. Tides caused ship to break in two 16-MAR-1945. Both sections lie a mile apart on Mucking Flats'. <1>
Built: 1919
Builder: Harland and Wolff
Where Built: Belfast
Propulsion: Screw driven, 3 cylinder triple expansion engine
HP: 517
Boilers: 3
Owner: M. Marcou
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Admiralty chart: 1186a 21-12-73, 2484c 03-11-78
Additional sources cited in United Kingdom Shipwreck Index: LCR.1945
Sources
- <1> SEX76870 Bibliographic reference: R and B Larn. 1995. Shipwreck index of the British Isles, volume 2 : Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Sussex, Kent (Mainland), Kent (Downs), Goodwin Sands, Thames. 2. Section 7.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1260991
- National Monuments Record: TQ 78 SW 22