Epsilon Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Epsilon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 22.75 N,4 12.787 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.379167
- Longitude: 4.213117
|
| Water Depth |
12 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
EPSILON |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
BE |
| Tonnage |
212 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
chemicals
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 3, 1937
|
| Original Detection Year |
1937 |
| Last Detection Year |
1998 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 1, 2014 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck EPSILON is located in the North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands at coordinates 51 22.75 N, 4 12.787 E. Historically documented as an underwater obstruction, the site has undergone multiple surveys and salvage operations since its initial discovery in 1937. While early reports indicated a wreck marked by a buoy, subsequent salvage efforts led to the wreck being officially declared as removed and the status amended to dead in hydrographic records. The location has appeared on various maritime charts as both a foul area and a non-dangerous wreck over the decades. Current nautical data indicates that the site is cleared, with historical records confirming the formal deletion of the EPSILON wreck from active maritime navigational hazards.
Surveying Details
H1861/37 16.3.37 WK IN 512248N, 041248E, MARKED BY BUOY. (NETHERLANDS NM 55/587(T)37). NCA YET. H445/38 15.10.38 WK REMOVED. (NETHERLANDS NM 233/2930/38). H2539/60 14.9.60 NDW IN 512248N, 041252E. (NETHERLANDS NM 2246/60). BR STD. 28.2.69 SHOWN AS FOUL. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 139. 17.12.74 SHOWN AS FOUL ON NETHERLANDS 1535 [1974 EDN]. H1271/85 13.5.86 SHOWN AS NDW ON NETHERLANDS/BELGIAN 1443 [1985 EDN]. BR STD. 30.7.87 SHOWN AS FOUL. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 139. 5.12.97 NOW SHOWN AS NDW ON NETHERLANDS 1803 & BELGIAN 104. NE 139. HH340/400/02 17.9.98 SALVAGE WORK IN PROGRESS. TEMP BUOYS IN PLACE. (NETHERLANDS NM 37/472(T)/98). NCA. HH340/430/04 17.3.99 DELETE. (NETHERLANDS NM 12/176/99). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
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51 22.75 N,4 12.787 E
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FAQ
Where is the EPSILON wreck located?
The EPSILON wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.75 N,4 12.787 E.
How deep is the seabed around the EPSILON?
The seabed around the EPSILON lies at approximately 12 meters deep.
When did the EPSILON sink?
The EPSILON sank on Mar 3, 1937.
When was the wreck of the EPSILON discovered?
The wreck of the EPSILON was discovered in 1937.
What country did the EPSILON belong to?
The EPSILON belonged to BE.
What cargo was the EPSILON carrying?
The EPSILON was carrying chemicals.
What was the tonnage of the EPSILON?
The EPSILON had a tonnage of 212 tons.
What type of wreck is the EPSILON?
The EPSILON is classified as a motor vessel.