Ephram Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ephram Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 53.925 N,3 12.754 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.898750
  • Longitude: -3.212567
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EPHRAM
Type fishing vessel
Length 22.5 m
Sonar Length 32
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 110
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 2008
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Jun 12, 2025

Surveying Details

SEP 2008/000070335 27.8.08 SANK IN 5853.992N, 0312.794W [WGD]. LENGTH 22.5MTRS, NO MASTS OR RIGGING IN PLACE. (DEPT OF HARBOURS, ORKNEY, EMAIL DTD 21.8.08). INS AS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2008/000072667 28.8.08 WK STANDS 5.5MTRS HIGH BY E/S. (K HEATH, EMAIL DTD 28.8.08). AMEND WK 45MTRS. BR STD. 5.10.10 EXAM'D IN 5853.9255N, 0312.7537W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.92MTRS. (FATHOMS LTD, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). LENGTH APPROX 32MTRS, WIDTH 6.0MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. INTACT. NO SCOUR. AMEND WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2025000126343 09.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.8MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023).RETAIN NDW 50MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

DECOMMISSIONED FISHING VESSEL. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW. (DEPT OF HARBOURS, ORKNEY).

General Comments

NO MASTS OR RIGGING IN PLACE, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the EPHRAM wreck located?

The EPHRAM wreck is located at coordinates 58 53.925 N,3 12.754 W.

How deep is the EPHRAM and where exactly is it located?

The EPHRAM lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 58 53.925 N,3 12.754 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EPHRAM?

The seabed around the EPHRAM lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the EPHRAM sink?

The EPHRAM sank on Aug 15, 2008.

When was the wreck of the EPHRAM discovered?

The wreck of the EPHRAM was discovered in 2008.

What type of wreck is the EPHRAM?

The EPHRAM is classified as a fishing vessel.

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