Empire Cloud Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire cloud Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 54.114 N,62 10.104 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.901900
  • Longitude: -62.168400
Water Depth 97 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE CLOUD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 126.5 m
Width 16.5 m
Tonnage 5969
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1956
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details ATTACKED IN 115800N, 623800W, BUT SANK UNDER TOW IN 105400N, 621000W. (WW2SL, LL WW2, THE EMPIRE SHIPS). H7005/56 19.11.56 H7005/56 19.11.56 NDW SHOWN IN 105415N, 621000W ON USHO 5729 [FEB'56 EDN]. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 1054.114N, 6210.104W.
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2012

Circumstances of loss

19.5.42 BUILT IN 1941. TORPEDOED BY U 564, WHILST IN CONVOY TAW(S) 80M FROM TRINIDAD ON 19.5.42. TAKEN IN TOW BY DUTCH TUG 'ROODE ZEE' BUT SLOWLY FLOODED & SANK TWO DAYS LATER. (THE EMPIRE SHIPS, WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE CLOUD wreck located?

The EMPIRE CLOUD wreck is located at coordinates 10 54.114 N,62 10.104 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE CLOUD?

The seabed around the EMPIRE CLOUD lies at approximately 97 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE CLOUD sink?

The EMPIRE CLOUD sank on Aug 21, 1942.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE CLOUD discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE CLOUD was discovered in 1942.

What country did the EMPIRE CLOUD belong to?

The EMPIRE CLOUD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE CLOUD carrying?

The EMPIRE CLOUD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE CLOUD?

The EMPIRE CLOUD had a tonnage of 5969 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE CLOUD?

The EMPIRE CLOUD is classified as a steam ship.

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