Empire Lark Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire lark Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 55 N,8 17 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.916667
  • Longitude: -8.283333
Water Depth 777 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE LARK
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1947
Original Detection Year 1947
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the Empire Lark is located at coordinates 47 55 N, 8 17 W in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 400 miles west of Ireland. Historical survey records indicate the vessel was scuttled on June 24, 1969, with hydrographic plots noting a depth of 777 meters. Additional archival data confirms the ship sailed on July 24, 1947, and subsequently sank at 2000 hours on July 27, 1947.

Surveying Details

H01965/48 24.6.69 SCUTTLED IN POSN 475500N, 081700W. NCA PLOTS IN 777 MTRS. H4169/87 16.7.87 SAILED 24.7.47, SUNK AT 2000 ON 27.7.47 400 MILES W (?S) OF IRELAND. (D/NHB/9/7/1 LOOSE MINUTE DTD 29.6.87).

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED WITH CARGO OF CHEMICAL AMMUNITION.

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE LARK wreck located?

The EMPIRE LARK wreck is located at coordinates 47 55 N,8 17 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE LARK?

The seabed around the EMPIRE LARK lies at approximately 777 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE LARK sink?

The EMPIRE LARK sank on Jul 27, 1947.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE LARK discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE LARK was discovered in 1947.

What cargo was the EMPIRE LARK carrying?

The EMPIRE LARK was carrying armament,chemicals.

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