Euphorbia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Euphorbia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.556 N,0 46.69 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.725933
  • Longitude: 0.778167
Wreck Depth 27.5 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EUPHORBIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 112
Sonar Width 60
Shadow Height 7.8
Orientation 120
Tonnage 3109
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1917
Scour Dimensions 0050.0,,,042
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 1918 SUNK IN 504400N, 004700E. H6341/19 H6341/19 INS WK [OLD SYMBOL] ON CHARTS IN 504400N, 004700E. H1656/24 5.3.24 H1656/24 5.3.24 AMEND TO DW. H1356/41 28.4.41 H1356/41 28.4.41 SWEPT TO A DEPTH OF 60FT. NO OBSTN ENCOUNTERED IN 504457N, 004503E. (HMS NIGER 3.4.41). AMEND TO NDW. H3950/57 14.8.57 H3950/57 14.8.57 LOCATED FROM RANGE OF 2400 YARDS. ASSUMED TO BE WRECK. (HMS GRAFTON, 5.4.57). AMEND POSN TO 504424N, 004548E. 14.7.71 14.7.71 AMEND TO WK 18.3MTRS. NC 536. H4959/73 1.4.75 H4959/73 1.4.75 WRECK NOT LOCATED BY DCS3. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). H4121/76 5.1.77 H4121/76 5.1.77 LOCATED IN 504329N, 004649E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.3 IN GEN.DEPTH 34MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 22.11.76). AMEND TO WK 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/611/01 25.1.95 HH090/611/01 25.1.95 EXAM'D 29.9.94 IN 504333.4N, 004641.6E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 28.4, FOUL 28.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.0 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 155/335DEGS. MAJORITY OF WK IS INTACT. SEVERAL SMALL PIECES OF DEBRIS WITHIN 100MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 611). AMEND TO SW 28MTRS IN 504331.2N, 004647.5E [OGB]. BR STD. HH091/159/01 3.7.07 HH091/159/01 3.7.07 EXAM'D 7.11.07 IN 5043.556N, 0046.690E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.75 IN GEN DEPTH 34.8MTRS. SCOUR EXTENDS 50MTRS TOWARDS 042 DEGS FROM SE END. LENGTH 112MTRS, WIDTH 60MTRS, HT 7.8MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS WITH BOWS ESE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). MAINLY INTACT, PORTION LIES CLOSE ESE, IN LINE. AMEND WK 27.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY W DOBSON & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY STAG LINE. PASSAGE BASSEIN FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED. 14 MEN LOST. (LL WW1 & DODS).

General Comments

MAINLY INTACT, PARTLY BURIED, MINOR SCOUR FROM SE END

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 43.556 N,0 46.69 E
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FAQ

Where is the EUPHORBIA wreck located?

The EUPHORBIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.556 N,0 46.69 E.

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

The EUPHORBIA lies at a depth of about 27.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 43.556 N,0 46.69 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EUPHORBIA?

The seabed around the EUPHORBIA lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the EUPHORBIA sink?

The EUPHORBIA sank on Dec 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EUPHORBIA discovered?

The wreck of the EUPHORBIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the EUPHORBIA belong to?

The EUPHORBIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EUPHORBIA carrying?

The EUPHORBIA was carrying grain,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the EUPHORBIA?

The EUPHORBIA had a tonnage of 3109 tons.

What type of wreck is the EUPHORBIA?

The EUPHORBIA is classified as a steam ship.

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