Empire Lough (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Empire lough (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 5.538 N,1 14.662 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.092300
  • Longitude: 1.244367
Wreck Depth 11.8 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 10
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 1.5
Tonnage 2824
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,flammable liquids and gases,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN, IN 510600N, 011600E. (WW2SL). BEACHED IN 510500N, 011512E. (LL WW2). H1284/76/139 27.4.76 WK REPORTED IN 510542N, 011433E. HEIGHT 18FT. THERE IS 18FT OF WATER OVER IT AT LW. (M J COKER, DYMCHURCH, 26.4.76). H4199/78 9.8.78 NOT LOCATED, NOT SEARCHED FOR. CONSIDERED PROBABLY EXISTS CLOSE TO ABOVE POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/78). H1310/83/20 18.4.83 MASS OF TANGLED WRECKAGE COVERS LARGE AREA IN 510538N, 011440E [OGB]. KNOWN LOCALLY THE 'BRANDY BOAT'. PROBABLY SS EMPIRE LOUGH. (P G WEATHERLEY, 12.4.83). INS AS WK 5MTRS. BR STD. HH090/685/01 25.10.96 EXAM'D 24.9.96 IN 510531.7N, 011439.9E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 12.2, FOUL NOT OBTAINED DUE TO SHELVING BOTTOM. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.5 IN GEN DEPTH 13.9 MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.5MTRS. COVERS AREA 10MTRS BY 10MTRS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. ONE SMALL PIECE WITH SMALL AREA OF DEBRIS ADJACENT TO THE E. (NP 1016, HI 685). AMEND TO SW 12.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 24.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5105.538N, 0114.662E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.88MTRS. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS. MAY BE THE AREA OF WRECKAGE NOW COVERED WITH SEDIMENT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). AMEND WK 11.8MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY W GREAT & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 255 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR GOLD BEACH, NORMANDY. STRUCK BY SHELLS FROM GERMAN LONG RANGE SHORE BATTERY & BEACHED. CARGO OF 2800TONS CASED PETROL & GOVERNMENT STORES. (LL WW2 & SIBI).

General Comments

AREA OF TANGLED DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 5.538 N,1 14.662 E
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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 5.538 N,1 14.662 E.

How deep is the EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 11.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 5.538 N,1 14.662 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY) sink?

The EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 24, 1944.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY) belong to?

The EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY) carrying?

The EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,flammable liquids and gases,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY)?

The EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2824 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY)?

The EMPIRE LOUGH (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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