Epsilon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Epsilon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.75 N,4 12.787 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.379167
  • Longitude: 4.213117
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EPSILON
Type motor vessel
Flag BE
Tonnage 212
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1937
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1861/37 16.3.37 WK IN 512248N, 041248E, MARKED BY BUOY. (NETHERLANDS NM 55/587(T)37). NCA YET. H445/38 15.10.38 WK REMOVED. (NETHERLANDS NM 233/2930/38). H2539/60 14.9.60 NDW IN 512248N, 041252E. (NETHERLANDS NM 2246/60). BR STD. 28.2.69 SHOWN AS FOUL. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 139. 17.12.74 SHOWN AS FOUL ON NETHERLANDS 1535 [1974 EDN]. H1271/85 13.5.86 SHOWN AS NDW ON NETHERLANDS/BELGIAN 1443 [1985 EDN]. BR STD. 30.7.87 SHOWN AS FOUL. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 139. 5.12.97 NOW SHOWN AS NDW ON NETHERLANDS 1803 & BELGIAN 104. NE 139. HH340/400/02 17.9.98 SALVAGE WORK IN PROGRESS. TEMP BUOYS IN PLACE. (NETHERLANDS NM 37/472(T)/98). NCA. HH340/430/04 17.3.99 DELETE. (NETHERLANDS NM 12/176/99). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014
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FAQ

Where is the EPSILON wreck located?

The EPSILON wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.75 N,4 12.787 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EPSILON?

The seabed around the EPSILON lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the EPSILON sink?

The EPSILON sank on Mar 3, 1937.

When was the wreck of the EPSILON discovered?

The wreck of the EPSILON was discovered in 1937.

What country did the EPSILON belong to?

The EPSILON belonged to BE.

What cargo was the EPSILON carrying?

The EPSILON was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the EPSILON?

The EPSILON had a tonnage of 212 tons.

What type of wreck is the EPSILON?

The EPSILON is classified as a motor vessel.

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