Eupion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Eupion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 29.52 N,10 11.03 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.492000
  • Longitude: -10.183833
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 88 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EUPION
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 99.1 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 3575
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6907/29 14.11.29 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 522930N, 101100W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 1824B. 24.9.74 AMEND TO WK USC PA 70MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN) BR STD. 24.2.06 NOT SHOWN ON IRISH NATIONAL SEABED SURVEY 2004 (MULTIBEAM) [M4336]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 24, 2006

Circumstances of loss

18.4.1918 BUILT IN 1914 BY MACKAY BROTHERS LTD, ALLOA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH TANKER CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 401NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY THE NE MARINE ENG. CO. LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA FOR LIMERICK. HAVING PREVIOUSLY SURVIVED A BEING STRUCK BY A TORPEDO ON 18.4.1918, WHICH FAILED TO DETONATE, WAS TORPEDOED BY UB-123. CAUGHT FIRE AND SANK. 11 MEN LOST. (SII).

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FAQ

Where is the EUPION wreck located?

The EUPION wreck is located at coordinates 52 29.52 N,10 11.03 W.

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

The EUPION lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 52 29.52 N,10 11.03 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EUPION?

The seabed around the EUPION lies at approximately 88 meters deep.

When did the EUPION sink?

The EUPION sank on Oct 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the EUPION discovered?

The wreck of the EUPION was discovered in 1918.

What country did the EUPION belong to?

The EUPION belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EUPION carrying?

The EUPION was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the EUPION?

The EUPION had a tonnage of 3575 tons.

What type of wreck is the EUPION?

The EUPION is classified as a tanker.

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