Epoca Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Epoca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
45 41.934 N,2 11.478 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 45.698900
- Longitude: -2.191300
|
| Wreck Depth |
60 m
|
| Water Depth |
85 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
EPOCA |
|
Type
|
sailing vessel
|
| Flag |
UY |
| Tonnage |
2432 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 29, 1917
|
| Original Detection Year |
1919 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority charts |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 15, 2018 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck EPOCA is an underwater obstruction located at coordinates 45 41.934 N, 2 11.478 W. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office and French maritime charts document the position and status of the EPOCA wreck over time, noting its classification as a dangerous wreck with a reported depth of 60 meters.
Surveying Details
H2474/19 7.7.19 SHOWN AS WK IN 454200N, 021140W ON FRENCH WK CHART. BR STD. 30.4.74 SHOWN AS NDW IN 454200N, 021124W ON FRENCH 6572. BR STD. 30.8.79 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 6788 [1979 EDN]. 20.5.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 60MTRS ON FRENCH 7070 [1985 EDN]. AMEND TO WK USC PA 60MTRS. NC 2664. 22.3.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 60MTRS IN 454200N, 021124W ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14552009). SEP 2009/000062843 6.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 60MTRS IN 4541.954N, 0211.468W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7070 [INT 1804] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. 17.7.13 [WGD] POSN: 4541.934N, 0211.478W.
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE.
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FAQ
Where is the EPOCA wreck located?
The EPOCA wreck is located at coordinates 45 41.934 N,2 11.478 W.
How deep is the EPOCA and where exactly is it located?
The EPOCA lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 45 41.934 N,2 11.478 W.
How deep is the seabed around the EPOCA?
The seabed around the EPOCA lies at approximately 85 meters deep.
When did the EPOCA sink?
The EPOCA sank on Oct 29, 1917.
When was the wreck of the EPOCA discovered?
The wreck of the EPOCA was discovered in 1919.
What country did the EPOCA belong to?
The EPOCA belonged to UY.
What was the tonnage of the EPOCA?
The EPOCA had a tonnage of 2432 tons.
What type of wreck is the EPOCA?
The EPOCA is classified as a sailing vessel.