Type:  Cargo Steamship 

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Wreck Information: The Europa was Built in Jarrow in 1862 its 424nt and 63m x 8m x 5m The Europa sank three quarters a mile northeast of Cloch Point in 1884 after a head on collision with another steamer just off McInroys Point Gourock. The hull of the Europa is pretty much intact although the superstructure is gone. 

Harbour / slip:  RIBs can be launched from the nearby marina at Inverkip. You can also hire a mooring to save on launching and retrieving your boat every day. Contact Tel. 01475 521 485 or look them up on the web at the Inverkip marina. 

Parking directions:      Inverkip car park                                    

Distance from harbour:    From Inverkip its a 5.2 km a five minute RIB ride to the wreck  

Lat & Long:  55 ° 57 ' 6 '' / 4 ° 52' 3'' 

Chart: 

Depth:    34m 

Tides:      Tide tables   

Dive Boat:    Flying eagle   Seren Las

Dive Shop:   C&C Marine

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Suggested experience:   Experienced sport diver 

Other comments:   Known for bad viz 

Pub:   Inverkip Marina 

Created by:  John Nicolson 

Date:      30/4/07 

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Links:       Clyde diving 

Underwater photos:   If you have info or pictures about the SS Europa... Contact me 

Wreck diagram:    Contact me

Dive Report:    Contact me