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Eldia
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Eldia
on Nauset Beach - 1984
(Larry Fowler's Eldia site)Eldia
with crowd of spectators
(Larry Fowler's Eldia site)The table below provides historical and statistical data on the vessel. Some of the information may be incomplete. If you have additions or corrections, please e-mail us at the address listed below.
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| Vessel Name | Eldia |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Freighter |
| Owner | Thenamarias, Inc. |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 473' / / |
| Tonnage | 9,807 |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Oil / Screw |
| Cargo | Light |
| Built | |
| Date of Loss | Grounded - March 30, 1984 |
| Reason for Loss | Blown onto beach in storm |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Nauset Beach, Orleans (Cape Cod), MA |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Two months after grounding, the vessel was refloated. |
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