Empire Knight (1) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire knight (1) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 6.188 N,70 27.077 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.103139
  • Longitude: -70.451278
Reported Year 1944
Name EMPIRE KNIGHT (1)
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1944
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

HISTORY S-A916-TJ-11-- Wreck investigated with Reson 7125 multibeam and Klein 5000 side scan sonar. Only one section of the wreck was investigated and found. The wreck section is about 260 meters to the southeast of its charted position. Hydrographer recommends moving the charted wreck position to the charted position. NM 9/44 NM 16/44 DESCRIPTION 24 NO.203; CARGO, 7244 GT,SUNK 2/11/44 BY SUBMARINE; POSITION ACCURACY 1 MILE; MARKED BY BOON ISLAND WRECK BUOY 22R; POS. LAT. 43-07-00N, LONG. 70-25-39W. 27 NO. 792; FTR., 7244 FT, SUNK 2/11/44, MAY HAVE BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE KNIGHT (1) wreck located?

The EMPIRE KNIGHT (1) wreck is located at coordinates 43 6.188 N,70 27.077 W.

When did the EMPIRE KNIGHT (1) sink?

The EMPIRE KNIGHT (1) sank on Jan 1, 1944.

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