Emily Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Emily Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.848 N,3 4.369 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.397467
  • Longitude: -3.072817
Wreck Depth 11.5 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMILY
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 26
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 102
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 22, 1934
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 0105.0,,002.7,049
Original Detection Year 1934
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6589/34 23.9.34 SANK 3 MILES NE NEW PATCH BUOY. (RN SIGNAL STATION, BARRY ISLAND). H6589/34 6.10.34 LOCATED IN 512342N, 030436W. 8FT OF MAST SHOWS AT LW. MARKED BY G SPH BUOY, FL 10S, LAID 150YDS NE OF WK. (TH NM 36/34). - TNM 1659/34. H6589/34 1.11.34 WK DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 42FT [LWST]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH). INS AS WK 7FMS IN 512342N, 030436W. - NM 1877/34. H484/66 20.3.67 LOCATED IN 512348N, 030418W. SWEPT CLEAR AT 28FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34FT. NOT LOCATED USING SONAR. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 4/66). AMEND TO SW 4FMS 4FT. - NM 759/67. H3804/72 10.7.74 EXAM'D IN 512349N, 030417.5W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 8.7, FOUL AT 9.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.8 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15.6MTRS. NOT SEEN ON SONAR. (HMS WOODLARK). NCA. H3942/88 25.1.90 EXAM'D 5.8.89 IN 512349.5N, 030418W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 8.0, FOUL AT 8.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.0 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. SLOPING SEABED. SCOUR 3.5 TO 4MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEG. INTACT AND LARGELY BURIED IN MOBILE SAND WITH SCOUR TO SW. GIVES POOR SONAR RETURN FROM NW. TURBULENCE OBSERVED AROUND WK. (LAND & MARINE, HI 464). - NM 449/90. HH090/859/01 19.10.99 EXAM'D 10.9.99 IN 5123.850N, 0304.380W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 9.6, FOUL 10.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.2 IN GEN DEPTH 14 TO 15.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS EXTENDS 30MTRS TOWARDS 290 DEGS. SMALL WK SITTING IN A SCOUR, OR PARTIALLY BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 859). BR STD. HH090/911/01 24.7.00 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. LENGTH APPROX 30MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. IN 2-3MTR SCOUR. (NP 1016, HI 911). NCA. SEP 2011/000200694 27.10.11 LOCATED 2.4.11 IN 5123.848N, 0304.369W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.5 IN GEN DEPTH 15.3MTRS. SCOUR 2.7MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 105MTRS TOWARDS 049 DEGS. INTACT, MAINLY BURIED. IN OWN SCOUR. (MMT, HI 1325). INTACT, UPRIGHT, MASTS LIE BESIDE. BOWS WNW. AMEND WK 11.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2011

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. REGISTERED IN GLOUCESTER. CAPSIZED AND SANK.

General Comments

INTACT/UPRIGHT/MASTS BESIDE, PART BURIED, IN OWN SCOUR

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FAQ

Where is the EMILY wreck located?

The EMILY wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.848 N,3 4.369 W.

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

The EMILY lies at a depth of about 11.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.848 N,3 4.369 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMILY?

The seabed around the EMILY lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the EMILY sink?

The EMILY sank on Sep 22, 1934.

When was the wreck of the EMILY discovered?

The wreck of the EMILY was discovered in 1934.

What country did the EMILY belong to?

The EMILY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMILY carrying?

The EMILY was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the EMILY?

The EMILY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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