Empire Ace Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Empire ace Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 24.849 N,5 34.864 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.414150
  • Longitude: -5.581067
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE ACE
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 34.1 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.7
Orientation 10
Tonnage 249
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1968
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1483/57 21.11.68 ST IN 552025N, 053035W. (LLOYDS VOL.194). BR STD. H3094/57 20.4.71 WRECK AWASH AT HW. BOWS HEADING 010DEGS. POSN 552451N, 053448W [OGB]. (HMS SEALION, HN DTD 15.1.71). AMEND POSN. - NM 542/71. H1309/76 25.1.77 REPD TO BE BROKEN UP AND REMOVED. NOT DIVED ON. (SOUTHEND CG REPORT VIA FLT LT P C MINTER, RAF CONINGSBY SA CLUB, DTD 22.11.76). AMENDED TO LIFT. 23.10.03 SHOWN AS WK 3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 1MTR. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1864 & NE F6627. 15.9.05 NO LONGER SHOWN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) RETAINED AS LIFT. NE 1864
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2007

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, OWNED BY MOD. RAN AGROUND ON GLENHARVIE BEACH ON ROCKS ABOUT 70YDS FROM SHORE DUE TO HIGH WIND & HEAVY SEAS. CREW OF 12 SAFE. (LLOYDS VOL.194). EX- DILIGENT, BUILT 1942 BY COCHRANE & SONS, SELBY. VESSEL WAS SUCCESSFULLY REFLOATED IN JUN '69. BADLY DAMAGED VESSEL WAS TOWED TO CAMPBELLTOWN & BROKEN UP FOR SCRAP. PHOTO OF GROUNDED VESSEL. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS)

General Comments

REMAINS OF WK

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE ACE wreck located?

The EMPIRE ACE wreck is located at coordinates 55 24.849 N,5 34.864 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE ACE?

The seabed around the EMPIRE ACE lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the EMPIRE ACE sink?

The EMPIRE ACE sank on Nov 11, 1968.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE ACE discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE ACE was discovered in 1968.

What country did the EMPIRE ACE belong to?

The EMPIRE ACE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE ACE?

The EMPIRE ACE had a tonnage of 249 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE ACE?

The EMPIRE ACE is classified as a tug.

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