Europa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Europa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 57.078 N,4 52.155 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.951300
  • Longitude: -4.869250
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EUROPA
Type steam ship
Length 73.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Sonar Length 75
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 160
Tonnage 676
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1884
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 0001

Surveying Details

H2579/76 13.9.76 LOCATED DURING DIVING OPERATIONS 13.7.76 APPROX 240FT LONG. LYING UPRIGHT, HEADING APPROX 350DEGS. DIVER ESTIMATED IT STOOD 20FT ABOVE SEABED. STERN SECTION IN POSN 033DEGS 1280YDS FROM CLOCH POINT LT. MANY SHIPSIDE PLATES MISSING. POSSIBLE HAZARD TO VLCC OR SUBMARINE NAVIGATION. (HMS IVESTON, HN 1/76 DTD 15.7.76). CHART AS USC 28MTRS IN 555706N, 045203W [OGB]. - NM 1845/76. H1310/81/32 2.12.81 THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE WK OF SS PORTLAND. (I. G. WHITTACKER, 18.11.81). NCA. H1310/83/14 21.3.83 LIES UPRIGHT, APPROX 005/185DEGS [MAG], BOWS S &

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS ROSEVILLE WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM GLASGOW TO MALAGA. 5 LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

PLOUGHED

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FAQ

Where is the EUROPA wreck located?

The EUROPA wreck is located at coordinates 55 57.078 N,4 52.155 W.

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

The EUROPA lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 55 57.078 N,4 52.155 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EUROPA?

The seabed around the EUROPA lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the EUROPA sink?

The EUROPA sank on Oct 12, 1884.

When was the wreck of the EUROPA discovered?

The wreck of the EUROPA was discovered in 1976.

What was the tonnage of the EUROPA?

The EUROPA had a tonnage of 676 tons.

What type of wreck is the EUROPA?

The EUROPA is classified as a steam ship.

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