Empire Beacon (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire beacon (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 37.424 N,5 18.297 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.623733
  • Longitude: -5.304950
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE BEACON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61.9 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 64.2
Sonar Width 13.3
Shadow Height 3.6
Orientation 95
Tonnage 872
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 5, 1942
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2011

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck survey details for the Empire Beacon possibly located at coordinates 51 37.424 N, 5 18.297 W off the coast of Wales in the Bristol Channel. The site features a least multibeam depth of 49.81 meters in a general depth of 53.4 meters with no scour. The wreckage measures approximately 64.2 meters in length, 13.3 meters in width, with a height of 3.59 meters, lying on an orientation of 095/275 degrees with bows facing east. Survey data indicates the structure is broken up and collapsed, exhibiting a moderate magnetic anomaly.

Surveying Details

H1921/80 12.6.80 EXAM'D 16.3.80 IN 513724.1N, 051815.0W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51.9 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 5.25MTRS, SHADOW HT 5.25MTRS. APPROX LENGTH 57MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. VERY BROKEN UP, LYING 109/289 DEGS IN ROCKY GULLEY. (HMS BULLDOG & HMS FOX, HI 52/80). BR STD. 6.12.11 LOCATED 3.6.10 IN 5137.424N, 0518.297W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.81 IN GEN DEPTH 53.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 64.2MTRS, WIDTH 13.3MTRS, HT 3.59MTRS. LIES 095/275 DEGS WITH BOWS E. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). APPARENTLY BROKEN UP AND COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 BY SCOTT & SONS, BOWLING. AN 'F' TYPE DRY COASTER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY BRITISH AUXILARIES LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR BELFAST. DETONATED A BRITISH MINE 2.5 MILES SW BY W OF SKOKHOLM ISLAND. CAPSIZED AND SANK 189 DEGS, 2.8 MILES FROM SKOKHOLM. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP, IN ROCK GULLEY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 37.424 N,5 18.297 W
Empire Beacon (Possibly) on Wreck Map Empire Beacon (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE BEACON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EMPIRE BEACON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 37.424 N,5 18.297 W.

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

The EMPIRE BEACON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 51 37.424 N,5 18.297 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE BEACON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EMPIRE BEACON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE BEACON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EMPIRE BEACON (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 5, 1942.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE BEACON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE BEACON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the EMPIRE BEACON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EMPIRE BEACON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE BEACON (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The EMPIRE BEACON (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE BEACON (POSSIBLY)?

The EMPIRE BEACON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 872 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE BEACON (POSSIBLY)?

The EMPIRE BEACON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks