Empire Frost Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Empire frost Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 37.026 N,5 50.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.617100
  • Longitude: -5.834333
Water Depth 106 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE FROST
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 131.6 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 7005
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H01104/41 15.5.41 NDW PA IN 513700N, 055000W [OGB]. (HMT LINCOLNSHIRE, LTR DTD 26.4.41). - NM1086/41. 18.12.72 INS AS WK USC PA 90MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN) NC 1478. 12.6.78 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 83MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. H5001/72 4.7.79 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN DURING DCS3 300MTR RANGE AREA SEARCH. (HECATE HI 33A/78). SEE WK [11952] IN 513604N, 055637W [OGB]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

12.3.1941 BUILT IN 1940 BY LITHGOWS LTD. KINGSTON YARD, PORT GLASGOW. PASSAGE BALTIMORE FOR BARRY. EMPLOYED AS A MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. BOMBED AND DAMAGED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT IN ST GEORGES CHANNEL ON 12.3.1941. TAKEN IN TOW BY THE DUTCH TUG SEINE. SHE WAS BOMBED AGAIN NEXT DAY AND SANK WITH THE LOSS OF 6 MEN. (WW2 SL & THE EMPIRE SHIPS).

General Comments

See Also: 11952

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE FROST wreck located?

The EMPIRE FROST wreck is located at coordinates 51 37.026 N,5 50.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE FROST?

The seabed around the EMPIRE FROST lies at approximately 106 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE FROST sink?

The EMPIRE FROST sank on Mar 13, 1941.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE FROST discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE FROST was discovered in 1941.

What country did the EMPIRE FROST belong to?

The EMPIRE FROST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE FROST carrying?

The EMPIRE FROST was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE FROST?

The EMPIRE FROST had a tonnage of 7005 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE FROST?

The EMPIRE FROST is classified as a steam ship.

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