Epsilon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Epsilon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.656 N,5 1.432 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.127600
  • Longitude: -5.023867
Wreck Depth 16 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EPSILON
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 101.1 m
Width 14.7 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 87
Sonar Width 73
Shadow Height 2.3
Orientation 43
Tonnage 3211
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H748/17 7.2.17 WK APPROX 208DEGS, 8C FROM ST ANTHONY'S PT LT. (FALMOUTH). - NM 182/17. H8438/19 1.11.19 WK MARKED BY G LT BUOY, 150YDS E OF WK. (TH NM). - FNM 176/17. H357/20 21.1.20 G LT BUOY, OCC.5S, LAID 190DEGS, 7.3C FROM ST ANTHONY PT LT [500745N, 050100W APPROX], 300YDS E OF WK. (TH NM 2/20). - NM 193/20. H4102/20 9.6.20 WRECK DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 8FMS [14.6MTRS]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH NM). NOTE. H01027/40 1.11.51 ACCEPTED POSN 500737N, 050124W, LEAST DEPTH 48FT. (LTR TO FALMOUTH HBR COMMISSIONERS). H2331/60 15.8.61 WK LOCATED IN 500737N, 050124W USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH 58FT IN GEN DEPTH 65FT BY E/S, IN SOME DOUBT. LEAST DEPTH SCOUR 2FT. LIES NE/SW. (HMS MEDUSA, SURVEY [K 2899/1-2]). RETAIN AS WK 14.6MTRS. H1247/69 4.8.69 LOCATED USING SEXTANT & GRAPPLE IN CHARTED POSN, HEAVILY DISPERSED ENGINES STAND 15FT PROUD OF SEA BED. BOILERS, TWISTED GIRDERS STAND 12FT OFF SEABED OF SAND. EASY TO FIND & GOOD DIVE FOR AMATEURS. (R. DAVIS, 9.7.69). NCA. H1244/70 9.4.70 2 LARGE BOILERS AND ENGINES STILL STANDING, REMAINS OF HULL FRAMES AT LEAST DEPTH 55FT. (R.A. MARTIN, 1.4.70). NCA. 23.3.79 LOCATED 12.9.72 LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (HMS WOODLARK, E/S TRACE). NCA. HH090/638/01 3.9.96 EXAM'D 29.9.96 IN 500738.2N, 050120.6W [OGD] USING DGPS. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER USING HAND LEAD AND LINE 16.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.1 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.3MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. MAIN WRECKAGE IS AMIDSHIPS AND CONSISTS OF 2 BOILERS STANDING UPRIGHT IN A FWD/AFT DIRECTION AND 1MTR APART. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER FROM A 1MTR HAWSEPIPE STANDING VERTICALLY AT THE FWD END OF THE VESSEL. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 638). AMEND TO WK 16MTRS IN 500738N, 050120.5W. BR STD. HH091/088/01 14.6.05 EXAM'D 29.4.05 IN 5007.656N, 0501.432W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.8 IN GEN DEPTH 20.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 87MTRS, WIDTH 73MTRS. LIES 043/223 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. CONSIDERABLY BROKEN UP. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1088). RETAIN WK 16MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY ROTTERDAM DROOGDOK MAATS., ROTTERDAM. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY B J VAN HENGEL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 274NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BUENOS ARIES FOR AMSTERDAM. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-17. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

EXTENSIVELY BROKEN UP, BOWS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 7.656 N,5 1.432 W
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FAQ

Where is the EPSILON wreck located?

The EPSILON wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.656 N,5 1.432 W.

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

The EPSILON lies at a depth of about 16 meters and is located at coordinates 50 7.656 N,5 1.432 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EPSILON?

The seabed around the EPSILON lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the EPSILON sink?

The EPSILON sank on Jan 31, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EPSILON discovered?

The wreck of the EPSILON was discovered in 1917.

What country did the EPSILON belong to?

The EPSILON belonged to NL.

What cargo was the EPSILON carrying?

The EPSILON was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the EPSILON?

The EPSILON had a tonnage of 3211 tons.

What type of wreck is the EPSILON?

The EPSILON is classified as a steam ship.

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