Epirus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Epirus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 24.081 N,3 45.541 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.401350
  • Longitude: 3.759017
Wreck Depth 3.7 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EPIRUS
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers UNLIT S CARD CAN BUOY 'EPIRUS' CLOSE SSE
Surveying Details HH4777/24 15.7.24 WK 4.6MTRS [15FT] IN 512409N, 034536E. (HAGUE NM 156/1586). - NM 1073/24. HH4035/27 23.6.27 NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS CHART. AMENDED TO ABEY. DELETED. NC 120. H11423/40 10.5.40 SHOWN AS DW IN 512408N, 034536E, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY CLOSE S ON NETHERLANDS 214. NE 120. H21127/45 22.1.45 AMENDED TO WK 0FMS 5FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. 21.3.50 AMENDED TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 120. H4187/70 29.12.77 AMENDED TO NDW & NAME 'PYRUS' CANCELLED. (NETHERLANDS NM 3526/77). BR STD. HH340/430/03 17.10.97 NOW SW 3.9MTRS IN 512408N, 034537E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 43/496/97). - NM 4157/97. 18.5.11 SHOWN AS SW 3.7MTRS [LAT] IN 5124.081N, 0345.540E [WGD] WITH UNLIT S CARD CAN BUOY, 'EPIRUS', CLOSE SSE ON BA 120 [EDN 10 DTD 26.8.10].
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2022
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 24.081 N,3 45.541 E
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FAQ

Where is the EPIRUS wreck located?

The EPIRUS wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.081 N,3 45.541 E.

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

The EPIRUS lies at a depth of about 3.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 24.081 N,3 45.541 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EPIRUS?

The seabed around the EPIRUS lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the EPIRUS discovered?

The wreck of the EPIRUS was discovered in 1924.

What type of wreck is the EPIRUS?

The EPIRUS is classified as a steam ship.