Euterpe (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Euterpe (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 39.535 N,1 3.638 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.658917
  • Longitude: 1.060633
Wreck Depth 16.8 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EUTERPE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 150
Tonnage 1522
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 7, 1916
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 31, 2002

Surveying Details

H4465/81 22.3.83 H4465/81 22.3.83 WK, PROVISIONAL LEAST DEPTH 16.8MTRS, LOCATED IN 533933N, 010343E [OGB]. (HMS BEAGLE, SIGNAL DTD 19.3.83). - NM 910/83. H4465/81 22.11.83 H4465/81 22.11.83 EXAM'D 16.3.83 IN 533931N, 010345E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.8 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS. V GOOD SONAR CONTACT. APPARENTLY INTACT AND UPRIGHT, LYING 150/330 DEGS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 74). NCA. 1.6.92 1.6.92 DIVED. PART OF BELL RECOVERED ENGRAVED '....PE - 1883'. VESSEL OF ABOUT 1400 TONS WITH CARGO OF LOW GRADE ORE. SCATTERED WRECKAGE WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE ON IT SIDE. BOILER IS HIGHEST POINT. CONSIDERED TO BE WK OF THE EUTERPE. (R J COLLINSON, TELECON).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY A STEPHEN & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE EUTERPS SS CO. COMPOUND ENGINE OF 184NHP FOR 8.5 KNOTS. LAST SIGHTED OFF YARMOUTH WHEN ON PASSAGE HUELVA FOR THE TEES. CARGO IRON ORE. THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN MINED.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 39.535 N,1 3.638 E
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FAQ

Where is the EUTERPE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The EUTERPE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 39.535 N,1 3.638 E.

How deep is the EUTERPE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EUTERPE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 16.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 39.535 N,1 3.638 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EUTERPE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the EUTERPE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the EUTERPE (PROBABLY) sink?

The EUTERPE (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 7, 1916.

When was the wreck of the EUTERPE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EUTERPE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the EUTERPE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The EUTERPE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EUTERPE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The EUTERPE (PROBABLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the EUTERPE (PROBABLY)?

The EUTERPE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1522 tons.

What type of wreck is the EUTERPE (PROBABLY)?

The EUTERPE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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