Empire Bay Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Empire bay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 41.154 N,1 8.734 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.685900
  • Longitude: -1.145567
Wreck Depth 11.76 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE BAY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 94.6 m
Width 13.5 m
Draught 5.9
Sonar Length 87
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 338
Tonnage 2824
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1942
Scour Dimensions 098.7,,001.0,350
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H0578/42 14.3.42 SUNK BY BOMBS ON 15.1.42. DW IN 544108N, 010836W [OGB], MARKED BY G CONL BUOY. (NOIC HARTLEPOOL). - NM 567/42. H0578/42 23.11.46 DISPERSED IN 1946 BY ADMIRALTY WRECK DISPERSAL ORGANISATION WHEN MUCH OF DISPERSED REMAINS WERE STILL LYING ON THE BOTTOM. LEAST DEPTH 6FMS 1FT [11.1MTRS]. (HARTLEPOOL PORT AND HARBOUR COMMISION, 5.11.46). - NM 3826/46. H2534/74 5.11.81 POSN CONFIRMED USING HI-FIX. (HMS IVESTON, HN DTD 22.10.81). NCA. H3768/83 7.11.84 SHOWN IN 121DEGS, 2352MTRS FROM HEUGH LTHO. ON TEES & HARTLEPOOL SURVEY OF 1981 [K9124/1 (2)]. NCA. 15.3.19 SEEN ENGINE AND BOILER WITH DISRPERSED WRECKAGE IN VICINITY. (DAVE PATTERSON, DIVED 2018). NFA. SEP 2018/000017129 31.5.18 EXAM'D 11.01.18; WK LOCATED IN 5441.154N, 0108.734W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.76MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. LENGTH 87MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS, PRIENTATION 338/158 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 98.7MTRS, 1MTR DEEP TOWARDS 350 DEGS. WRECK DEBRIS SCATTERED WITHIN SCOUR. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1543). AMEND DW 11.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 31, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY W GREY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 255HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY CENTRAL MARINE ENGINEERING WORKS, WEST HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR LONDON. 3800 TONS GENERAL CARGO. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. SANK NEXT NIGHT WITHOUT LOSS OF LIFE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 41.154 N,1 8.734 W
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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE BAY wreck located?

The EMPIRE BAY wreck is located at coordinates 54 41.154 N,1 8.734 W.

How deep is the EMPIRE BAY and where exactly is it located?

The EMPIRE BAY lies at a depth of about 11.76 meters and is located at coordinates 54 41.154 N,1 8.734 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE BAY?

The seabed around the EMPIRE BAY lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE BAY sink?

The EMPIRE BAY sank on Jan 15, 1942.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE BAY discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE BAY was discovered in 1942.

What country did the EMPIRE BAY belong to?

The EMPIRE BAY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE BAY carrying?

The EMPIRE BAY was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE BAY?

The EMPIRE BAY had a tonnage of 2824 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE BAY?

The EMPIRE BAY is classified as a steam ship.

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