Episode Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Episode Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 55 N,7 21 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.916667
  • Longitude: -7.350000
Wreck Depth 135 m
Water Depth 180 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EPISODE
Type yacht
Length 25.6 m
Tonnage 107
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1956
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 15, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the yacht Episode is located at coordinates 47 55 N, 7 21 W in the North Atlantic Ocean. Originally abandoned in a sinking condition, the site is now charted as an underwater wreck with an approximate depth of 135 meters. Historical maritime records indicate the position was initially uncertain, but it is currently cataloged as a charted wreck site. Mariners and researchers should note the position as 47 55.000N, 07 21.000W, where the sunken vessel remains as an underwater obstruction.

Surveying Details

H1573/56 27.2.56 H1573/56 27.2.56 YACHT ABANDONED IN SINKING CONDITION & DRIFTING. ACTUAL POSN OF SINKING UNCERTAIN, BUT APPROX 475500N, 072100W. (SS THELICONUS & LLOYDS LIST). NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 27.11.79 27.11.79 NDW SHOWN IN 475500N, 072100W ON FR 4735. NCA. 15.2.01 15.2.01 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 135MTRS IN 4755.000N, 0721.000W [EUR] ON FR 6989 [1992 EDN]. CHART AS WK USC 135MTRS [EXISTING STS FOR PA]. NE 1104.

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED IN SINKING CONDITION.

General Comments

Chart No: BA 1104

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FAQ

Where is the EPISODE wreck located?

The EPISODE wreck is located at coordinates 47 55 N,7 21 W.

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

The EPISODE lies at a depth of about 135 meters and is located at coordinates 47 55 N,7 21 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EPISODE?

The seabed around the EPISODE lies at approximately 180 meters deep.

When did the EPISODE sink?

The EPISODE sank on Feb 9, 1956.

When was the wreck of the EPISODE discovered?

The wreck of the EPISODE was discovered in 1956.

What was the tonnage of the EPISODE?

The EPISODE had a tonnage of 107 tons.

What type of wreck is the EPISODE?

The EPISODE is classified as a yacht.

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