Empire Blessing Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Empire blessing Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 24.001 N,3 16.688 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.400017
  • Longitude: 3.278133
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE BLESSING
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 135.9 m
Width 17.1 m
Tonnage 7064
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01729/45 3.5.45 STRANDED IN 512402N, 031639E. G CONL BUOY, FL G 10S, ESTAB'D. (ADMIRALTY). INS AS STPA MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, FLG10S. - NM 1258/45. H02608/45 29.5.45 POSN NOW 512402N, 031646E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMENDED TO ST. BR STD. H5371/46 21.11.46 ONLY MASTS NOW SHOW. (NETH NM 82/632/46). AMEND TO DW (MASTS). - NM 3231/46. H6941/51 20.11.51 WK STRUCK BY SS KARI. H6028/53 8.10.53 ONLY ONE MAST SEEN. (HMS SHACKLETON). AMEND TO DW (MAST) WITH BUOY. - NM 2342/53. H2316/54 10.6.54 NOW MARKED BY G SPH BUOY, OCC G 6S, RAREFL, LAID CLOSE N. (SS ANDRIA, HN). AMEND LT BUOY TO G SPH, OCC G 6S, RAREFL, N OF WK. - NM 1307/54. 16.8.55 BUOY SHOWN CLOSE WSW OF WK ON NETH 203. H01729/45 20.6.57 YELLOW BUOYS LAID FOR SALVAGE OPS. (OSTEND NM 11/62/57). H01729/45 7.7.59 SALVAGE OPS. (OSTEND TNM 12/64/59). 9.9.59 9.9.59 SALVAGE OPS. (OSTEND TNM 14/78/59). H01729/45 4.8.60 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 11MTRS. BUOY REMOVED. (HMS BROCKLESBY, HN & OSTEND NM 9/67/60).AMEND TO WK 6FMS, DELETE BUOY. - NM 1871/60. H3199/74 17.6.74 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BELGIAN 7, SHEET 12. AMEND TO FOUL BR STD. 21.1.86 SHOWN AS SW 11.1MTRS ON BELGIAN 101 [1985 EDN]. BR STD. 5.2.91 EMPIRE BLESSING, SWEPT CLEAR AT 11.1MTRS, IN 512402N, 031646E [EUR]. (NETH WK NO.S10 1408). HH342/720/01 23.11.93 POSN NOW FOUL. (OSTENDE NM 123/93). BR STD, 5.7.95 FOUL SHOWN IN 512403N, 031646E [EUR] ON BELGIAN 101 [1995 EDN]. NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5124.001N, 0316.688E.
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

MINED AND SUNK IN APPROACHES TO R SCHELDE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 24.001 N,3 16.688 E
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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE BLESSING wreck located?

The EMPIRE BLESSING wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.001 N,3 16.688 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE BLESSING?

The seabed around the EMPIRE BLESSING lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE BLESSING sink?

The EMPIRE BLESSING sank on Mar 13, 1945.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE BLESSING discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE BLESSING was discovered in 1945.

What country did the EMPIRE BLESSING belong to?

The EMPIRE BLESSING belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE BLESSING carrying?

The EMPIRE BLESSING was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE BLESSING?

The EMPIRE BLESSING had a tonnage of 7064 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE BLESSING?

The EMPIRE BLESSING is classified as a steam ship.

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