Empire Kumari Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Empire kumari Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 50.052 N,35 1.752 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.834200
  • Longitude: 35.029200
Wreck Depth 9.5 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE KUMARI
Type steam ship
Tonnage 6288
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Surveying Details TORPEDOED IN 315800N, 342100E & TOWED TO HAIFA, WHERE SHE BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. H03535/42 30.10.42 H03535/42 30.10.42 DW IN 325002N, 350145E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2388/42. H03535/42 6.11.45 H03535/42 6.11.45 G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.10S LAID CLOSE NW OF WK. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 3532/45. H4105/54 26.7.54 H4105/54 26.7.54 DWP (MASTS), WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.13S CLOSE W. (M OF T ISRAEL). - NM 1673/54. H4105/54 26.7.57 H4105/54 26.7.57 BUOY NOW G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.10S. (ISRAELI NM 12/57). - NM 1749/57. 2.10.64 2.10.64 SHOWN AS DWP MARKED BY G SPAR LT BUOY, FL.G.10S NW ON ISRAELI 1. NC 1585. H4132/71 23.7.71 H4132/71 23.7.71 NOT SHOWN ON ISRAELI 4. BR STD. H4132/71 10.2.72 H4132/71 10.2.72 SHOWN AS WK 10.0MTRS ON ISRAELI 4, WITH GP.FL(2)R. (MV MEDITERRANEAN HN DTD 26.12.71). - NM 341/72. 3.9.73 3.9.73 SHOWN AS 10.0MTRS SHOAL PATCH ON ISRAELI 1. NCA. 30.11.74 30.11.74 [EUR] POSN: 322508N, 350143E. NE 1585. 28.11.98 28.11.98 NOW CHARTED IN 325008N, 350145E. POSN OBTAINED USING BEARING & DISTANCE FROM LT QUOTED IN MV MEDITERRANEAN HN DTD 26.12.71. NC 1585. HH403/400/03 1.6.00 HH403/400/03 1.6.00 NOW MARKED BY ISO DANGER LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK, F(2), 8 SEC. BUOY IS IN 3250.14N, 3501.75E [?UND] OR 7.5 CABLES, 057 DEGS FROM THE EDGE OF THE MAIN BREAKWATER. BUOY IS 30MTRS W OF CHARTED WK. (ISRAELI NM 10/99). INS BUOY CLOSE W OF WK. - NM 2675/00. 12.12.08 SEP 2008/000093893 12.12.08 SHOWN IN 3250.053N, 3501.763E [WGD] WITH ISOLATED DANGER BUOY, FL(2)8S, WITHOUT TOPMARK CLOSE N ON ISRAEL 305 [1ST EDN SEP'08, 1:10,000]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2023

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & TOWED TO HAIFA. BECAME A TOTAL LOSS.

General Comments

ISO DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)6S, CLOSE N

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 50.052 N,35 1.752 E
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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE KUMARI wreck located?

The EMPIRE KUMARI wreck is located at coordinates 32 50.052 N,35 1.752 E.

How deep is the EMPIRE KUMARI and where exactly is it located?

The EMPIRE KUMARI lies at a depth of about 9.5 meters and is located at coordinates 32 50.052 N,35 1.752 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE KUMARI?

The seabed around the EMPIRE KUMARI lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE KUMARI sink?

The EMPIRE KUMARI sank on Aug 26, 1942.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE KUMARI discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE KUMARI was discovered in 1942.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE KUMARI?

The EMPIRE KUMARI had a tonnage of 6288 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE KUMARI?

The EMPIRE KUMARI is classified as a steam ship.

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