Aepos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aepos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 44.866 N,1 45.322 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.747767
  • Longitude: -1.755367
Wreck Depth 55.79 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AEPOS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 51.9 m
Width 8 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 46
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5.1
Orientation 232
Tonnage 519
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1920
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2392/33 4.5.33 SWEPT TO LEAST DEPTH OF 95 FT IN GEN DEPTH 180-190 FT. POSN 544420N, 014318W. (HMS FITZROY). H3018/54 18.2.65 INS AS NDW PA. NC 1192. H4622/71 14.9.72 AMEND TO WK USC PA 28MTRS. NC 160. H4271/71 3.8.77 AMEND TO WK USC PA 40MTRS. BR STD. 19.1.00 PA DELETED. POSN WAS SURVEYED. BR STD. 18.6.01 WK LOCATED IN 5544.857N, 0145.338W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.4 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. HT 7.1MTRS. CONSIDERED TO BE NETTED. (GARDLINE, HN DTD 16.6.01). BR STD. HH090/915/01 18.1.02 EXAM'D 31.5.01 IN 5544.857N, 0145.339W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.4 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 46MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.1MTRS. LIES 040/220DEGS WITH BOWS 220DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 10MTRS TOWARDS 040DEGS FROM THE STERN. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 915). BR STD. 14.12.11 WAS DIVED 8.8.03 BY THE DARKSTAR TEAM. HAS BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS SS AEPOS. (M DIXON, EMAIL DTD 14.12.11). NCA. SEP 2021/000090526 1.4.21 EXAM'D 26.3.20 IN 5544.866N, 0145.322W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 55.79MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS, LENGTH 46MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 232/052 DEGS. WK UPRIGHT AND MOSTLY INTACT WITH STERN BROKEN UP. (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND NDW 55MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2021

Circumstances of loss

EX-TOKEL '19, EX-UMAN. BUILT IN 1873 BY W LINDBERGS WARFS & WERKSTADS AB, STOCKHOLM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PAPPALAS & COLLAKIS. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 100NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR BORROWSTOUTNESS, FIRTH OF FORTH. SPRANG A LEAK 25 MILES OFF THE LONGSTONE LT, FARNE ISLANDS. WAS ABANDONED AND LEFT DRIFTING IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION 15 MILES E OF HOLY ISLAND.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SW

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FAQ

Where is the AEPOS wreck located?

The AEPOS wreck is located at coordinates 55 44.866 N,1 45.322 W.

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

The AEPOS lies at a depth of about 55.79 meters and is located at coordinates 55 44.866 N,1 45.322 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AEPOS?

The seabed around the AEPOS lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the AEPOS sink?

The AEPOS sank on Dec 25, 1920.

When was the wreck of the AEPOS discovered?

The wreck of the AEPOS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the AEPOS belong to?

The AEPOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the AEPOS carrying?

The AEPOS was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the AEPOS?

The AEPOS had a tonnage of 519 tons.

What type of wreck is the AEPOS?

The AEPOS is classified as a steam ship.

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