Coastal Empress Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Coastal empress Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		61 2.963 N,0 40.125 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.049383
  • Longitude: -0.668750
Wreck Depth 110 m
Water Depth 112 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COASTAL EMPRESS
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.1 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 250
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 1979

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Coastal Empress is located underwater at coordinates 61 2.963 N, 0 40.125 W in the waters of the North Sea near the Shetland Islands. This underwater obstruction is recorded in maritime archives as a submerged wreck initially reported sunk in 1977. Subsequent hydrographic survey updates have confirmed its position and depth, with the wreck lying at an approximate depth of 110 meters. The site is identified by the UK Hydrographic Office and remains a charted feature for navigation safety in the area.

Surveying Details

H4473/70 11.7.77 H4473/70 11.7.77 REPD TO HAVE SUNK IN PA 610300N, 004000W. (CG LERWICK,TLX DTD 16.5.77). INS AS USCPA 60FMS. BR STD. 20.11.78 20.11.78 AMEND TO USCPA 110MTRS. NC 1233.

Circumstances of loss

SANK 13.5MILES N OF MUCKLE FLUGGA FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH FAROESE MFV NORDINGUR. CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the COASTAL EMPRESS wreck located?

The COASTAL EMPRESS wreck is located at coordinates 61 2.963 N,0 40.125 W.

How deep is the COASTAL EMPRESS and where exactly is it located?

The COASTAL EMPRESS lies at a depth of about 110 meters and is located at coordinates 61 2.963 N,0 40.125 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COASTAL EMPRESS?

The seabed around the COASTAL EMPRESS lies at approximately 112 meters deep.

When did the COASTAL EMPRESS sink?

The COASTAL EMPRESS sank on May 12, 1977.

When was the wreck of the COASTAL EMPRESS discovered?

The wreck of the COASTAL EMPRESS was discovered in 1977.

What country did the COASTAL EMPRESS belong to?

The COASTAL EMPRESS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the COASTAL EMPRESS?

The COASTAL EMPRESS had a tonnage of 250 tons.

What type of wreck is the COASTAL EMPRESS?

The COASTAL EMPRESS is classified as a trawler.

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