Euphemia Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Euphemia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
56 3.962 N,3 43.398 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 56.066033
- Longitude: -3.723300
|
| Water Depth |
-1 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
EUPHEMIA |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
9.1 m |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 25, 1972
|
| Bottom Texture |
Mud |
| Original Detection Year |
1972 |
| Last Detection Year |
2006 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 25, 2006 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck of the fishing vessel Euphemia is located in the River Forth, east of Kincardine Bridge, at coordinates 56 3.962 N, 3 43.398 W. Originally sunk near the centre of the river in 1972, the wreck was later lifted in 1978 and relocated near the town pier. Although briefly classified as a dead record, subsequent investigations confirmed that the skeletal remains of the vessel still exist at the current location in the River Forth.
Surveying Details
H454/67 27.12.72 E OF KINCARDINE BRIDGE, RIVER FORTH. BELIEVED TO BE IN CENTRE OF RIVER. (LLOYDS VOL.210 & FOSNI SIGNAL DTD 25.12.72). NCA. 7.8.74 INS AS DW PA. NC 738. H3109/78 17.5.78 WK HAS BEEN LIFTED AND NOW LIES ON BANK CLOSE NW OF TOWN PIER. (FORTH PORT AUTHORITY, LTR DTD 11.5.78). AMEND TO ST PA IN 560358N, 034319W. - NM 1220/78. 12.4.88 NOT SHOWN ON PHOTOPLOT PG 1900-LP1. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. 23.8.88 ST STILL CHARTED IN 560358N, 034319W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 738. 13.12.05 EUT POSN: 5603.962N, 0343.398W. NE 741. HH100/351/22 24.1.06 NOTED DURING CHECKING OF NE 741. THAT BOTH A LIVE RECORD & A DEAD RECORD [SEE ALSO 2855] EXISTED FOR THIS POSN. CONFIRMATION OF EXISTANCE OF WK REQUESTED FROM FORTH PORTS AUTHORITY. CONFIRMED THAT WK STILL EXISTS BUT IS JUST A SKELETON. (P CRAWLEY, FORTH PORTS E-MAIL DTD 20.1.06) CONSIDERED TO BE REMAINS OF THIS FISHING VESSEL. DETAILS TRANSFERRED FROM [2855] AND RECORD AMENDED BACK TO LIVE. NE 741.
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56 3.962 N,3 43.398 W
Euphemia on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the EUPHEMIA wreck located?
The EUPHEMIA wreck is located at coordinates 56 3.962 N,3 43.398 W.
When did the EUPHEMIA sink?
The EUPHEMIA sank on Dec 25, 1972.
When was the wreck of the EUPHEMIA discovered?
The wreck of the EUPHEMIA was discovered in 1972.
What country did the EUPHEMIA belong to?
The EUPHEMIA belonged to GB.
What type of wreck is the EUPHEMIA?
The EUPHEMIA is classified as a fishing vessel.
General Comments
ONLY SKELETON OF VESSEL REMAINS