Europe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Europe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 58.766 N,0 33.292 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.979433
  • Longitude: 0.554867
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EUROPE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 151
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1910
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1910
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

15.8.72 15.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 30MILES NE BY N OF SPURN POINT. POSN 535906N, 003442E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H1310/81/14 30.6.81 H1310/81/14 30.6.81 WK IN 535845N, 003324E [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (K HERRON). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H4064/85 22.8.86 H4064/85 22.8.86 NOT FOUND DESPITE INTENSIVE SONAR SEARCH. (UDI GROUP LTD, HI 321A). DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SWEDISH VESSEL 'GROVEHURST'. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST).

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FAQ

Where is the EUROPE wreck located?

The EUROPE wreck is located at coordinates 53 58.766 N,0 33.292 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EUROPE?

The seabed around the EUROPE lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the EUROPE sink?

The EUROPE sank on Jul 1, 1910.

When was the wreck of the EUROPE discovered?

The wreck of the EUROPE was discovered in 1910.

What country did the EUROPE belong to?

The EUROPE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EUROPE?

The EUROPE had a tonnage of 151 tons.

What type of wreck is the EUROPE?

The EUROPE is classified as a trawler.

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