Epoca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Epoca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 41.934 N,2 11.478 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.698900
  • Longitude: -2.191300
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EPOCA
Type sailing vessel
Flag UY
Tonnage 2432
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Mar 15, 2018

Surveying Details

H2474/19 7.7.19 SHOWN AS WK IN 454200N, 021140W ON FRENCH WK CHART. BR STD. 30.4.74 SHOWN AS NDW IN 454200N, 021124W ON FRENCH 6572. BR STD. 30.8.79 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 6788 [1979 EDN]. 20.5.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 60MTRS ON FRENCH 7070 [1985 EDN]. AMEND TO WK USC PA 60MTRS. NC 2664. 22.3.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 60MTRS IN 454200N, 021124W ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14552009). SEP 2009/000062843 6.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 60MTRS IN 4541.954N, 0211.468W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7070 [INT 1804] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. 17.7.13 [WGD] POSN: 4541.934N, 0211.478W.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE.

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FAQ

Where is the EPOCA wreck located?

The EPOCA wreck is located at coordinates 45 41.934 N,2 11.478 W.

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

The EPOCA lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 45 41.934 N,2 11.478 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EPOCA?

The seabed around the EPOCA lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the EPOCA sink?

The EPOCA sank on Oct 29, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EPOCA discovered?

The wreck of the EPOCA was discovered in 1919.

What country did the EPOCA belong to?

The EPOCA belonged to UY.

What was the tonnage of the EPOCA?

The EPOCA had a tonnage of 2432 tons.

What type of wreck is the EPOCA?

The EPOCA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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