Emerald (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Emerald (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38.35 N,0 25.495 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.639167
  • Longitude: 0.424917
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMERALD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61.6 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 79
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 9.2
Orientation 140
Tonnage 806
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1944
Bottom Texture 4,17,7
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details H645/44 31.1.44 POSITION DOUBTFUL BUT MUST BE CLOSE TO WK OF 'CALEB SPRAGUE', WHICH WAS SUNK AT SAME TIME. [SEE WK 20402]. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 31.1.44). H01001/40 29.10.59 POSITION 'SE OF BEACHY HEAD'. (TRADE DIVISION LIST AND AMENDMENTS). 14.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 503800N, 002700E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 536. 1.2.73 NOW CHARTED AS AS USC 28MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 536. H4959/73 4.4.75 LOCATED 21.10.74 IN 503720N, 002529E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.8 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMS BEAGLE, H525 1.1.75, HI 55/74). AMEND TO WK 27.8MTRS [15FMS] IN REVISED POSN. NE 536 & NE 2451. H4959/73 20.5.76 BEAGLE'S POSITION IN ERROR. POSITION OBTAINED FROM HIFIX COORDS IS 503819N, 002536E, WHICH AGREES WITH POSN SHOWN ON FAIR SHEET. (WRECK SECTION). AMEND TO WK 27.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1080/76. H4121/76 28.7.76 SWEPT CLEAR AT 25.2MTRS. (SOISS, SIG DTD 14.6.76). AMEND TO SW 25.2MTRS [13FMS 5FT]. - NM 1547/76. H4121/76 5.8.76 HMS BEAGLE'S HIFIX POSN CONFIRMED. SWEPT 25.6.76, CLEAR 25.2, FOUL 27.3MTRS. WK HAS NO CLEAR ORIENTATION - AREA ROUGHLY SQUARE. LENGTH APPROX 55MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). NCA. 26.3.93 NOW CHARTED AS SW 25.0MTRS. NE 536. SEP 2015/000083465 26.11.15 EXAM'D 30.06.15, WK SHOWN IN 5038.350N, 0025.495E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.04MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 41.2MTRS. LENGTH 79MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 9.2MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND NDW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2015

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN E BOAT WHILST EN ROUTE FROM MIDDLESBROUGH TO POOLE. 15 LIVES LOST. (WW2SL). WAS ON PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH TO POOLE. (A C CROTHALL).

General Comments

APPROX SQUARE AREA OF WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 38.35 N,0 25.495 E
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FAQ

Where is the EMERALD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EMERALD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 38.35 N,0 25.495 E.

How deep is the EMERALD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EMERALD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 50 38.35 N,0 25.495 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMERALD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EMERALD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the EMERALD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EMERALD (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 31, 1944.

When was the wreck of the EMERALD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EMERALD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the EMERALD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EMERALD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMERALD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The EMERALD (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the EMERALD (POSSIBLY)?

The EMERALD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 806 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMERALD (POSSIBLY)?

The EMERALD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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