Efploia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Efploia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 43 N,13 5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.716667
  • Longitude: -13.083333
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EFPLOIA
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Tonnage 3867
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 552600N, 130100W. (0421/1). H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 552700N, 131700W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) 7.8.87 7.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 552700N, 131700W IN APPROX 2800 MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). 28.7.10 28.7.10 DATA RE-ASSESSED. VESSEL WAS SUNK ON 1.9.40 IN 5543.0N, 1305.0W BY GUNFIRE BY HM SHIP THE DAY AFTER SUBMARINE ATTACK IN 5527.0N, 1317.0W. SINKING POSN AMENDED. NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

31.8.40 PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR FATHER POINT. TORPEDOED & DAMAGED BY U-101 ON 31.8.40 & SUNK BY BRITISH NAVAL VESSEL THE NEXT DAY. CREW SAVED. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, WW2SL, LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the EFPLOIA wreck located?

The EFPLOIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 43 N,13 5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EFPLOIA?

The seabed around the EFPLOIA lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the EFPLOIA sink?

The EFPLOIA sank on Sep 1, 1940.

When was the wreck of the EFPLOIA discovered?

The wreck of the EFPLOIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the EFPLOIA belong to?

The EFPLOIA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the EFPLOIA carrying?

The EFPLOIA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EFPLOIA?

The EFPLOIA had a tonnage of 3867 tons.

What type of wreck is the EFPLOIA?

The EFPLOIA is classified as a steam ship.

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