Empire Ness Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Empire ness Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.367 N,3 54.154 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.372783
  • Longitude: 3.902567
Wreck Depth 9.1 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE NESS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 96 m
Tonnage 2922
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1944
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH21127/45 22.1.45 ST SHOWN IN 512224N, 035412E MARKED BY LT FL(2)G10S ON NETH 120. NE 120. HH04600/45 19.2.45 NOW FL(3)G15S. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 120. HH04854/44 18.4.45 NO LONGER SHOWN ON NETH CHART. DELETED. - NM 1098/44. HH04854/44 21.6.57 SW 8.8MTRS [4FMS 5FT] IN POSN 176DEGS 1.33M FROM HOOK VAN VAARGEN. (HAGUE NM 83/1077/57). - NM 1354/57. HH5878/56 21.6.57 NOW MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, FL(2)G10S, CLOSE E. (HAGUE NM 100/1317/57). - NM 1354/57. HH04854/44 22.8.58 CLEARING OPS IN PROGRESS. (HAGUE TNM 161/2008/58). NCA YET. HH04854/44 25.8.59 WK & BUOY REMOVED. (HAGUE NM 168/2420). - NM 1939/59. HH2934/62 24.7.62 WK SW 9.4MTRS [5FMS 1FT] SHOWN IN 512225N, 035414E ON NETH 1443. NE 120. 16.9.93 WK SW 9.4MTRS SHOWN IN 512225N, 035414E [EUR] ON NETH 120 [1993 EDN]. NC 120. 2.11.06 SHOWN IN 5122.367N, 0354.154E [WGD] ON NETH 120 [NOV 2006 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 120. 17.6.10 SHOWN AS SW 9.1MTRS [LAT] ON BA 120 [EDN 9 DTD 22.1.09, COPRODUCTION].
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 BY LITHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE CHERBOURG FOR ANTWERP. COLLIDED WITH AMERICAN LIBERTY SHIP 'WILLIAM PACA' IN THE RIVER SCHLEDT AND SANK NEAR TERNEUZEN. FORWARD DECK BLOWN UP DUE TO EXPLOSION OF GAS BOTTLES IN CARGO. (THE EMPIRE SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE NESS wreck located?

The EMPIRE NESS wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.367 N,3 54.154 E.

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

The EMPIRE NESS lies at a depth of about 9.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.367 N,3 54.154 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE NESS?

The seabed around the EMPIRE NESS lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE NESS sink?

The EMPIRE NESS sank on Nov 30, 1944.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE NESS discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE NESS was discovered in 1945.

What country did the EMPIRE NESS belong to?

The EMPIRE NESS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE NESS carrying?

The EMPIRE NESS was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE NESS?

The EMPIRE NESS had a tonnage of 2922 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE NESS?

The EMPIRE NESS is classified as a steam ship.

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