Empire Newcomen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Empire newcomen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 15.462 N,1 2.047 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.257700
  • Longitude: 1.034117
Wreck Depth 15.55 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE NEWCOMEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 96 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 84.7
Sonar Width 39.2
Shadow Height 2.3
Orientation 13
Tonnage 2840
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1941
Scour Dimensions 102.2,050.1,000.3,069
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H04146/41 6.2.42 SUNK IN 531533N, 010208E. MARKED BY G CON LT BUOY. (ADMIRALTY). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 30/42. H04146/41 20.3.43 DISPERSED. CLEAR AT 31, FOUL AT 33FT [MLWS]. POSN 531531N, 010219E. (HMS FRANKLIN, 1942). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 1FT WITH G CON LT BUOY. - NM 582/43. H04146/41 1.6.49 AFTER FURTHER DISPERSAL OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 48FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53 IN GEN DEPTH 63FT. POSN 531533N, 010208E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1949). BUOY DELETED. (TH). AMEND TO WK 8FMS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1103/49. H332/62 29.5.63 LOCATED 14.11.62 IN 531545N, 010233E. POOR A/S CONTACT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60 IN GEN DEPTH 65FT. (HMS SCOTT, SURVEY REPORT 1962). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 26.11.74 SHOWN AS WK 18MTRS. AMEND TO WK 14.3MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH090/593/01 10.1.94 EXAM'D 19.8.93 IN 531526.5N, 010210.3E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.5, FOUL AT 15.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.8 IN GEN DEPTH 18.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 18.9MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.9MTRS, LENGTH 84MTRS, BREADTH 74MTRS. BROKEN WK LYING 070/250 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). BR STD. RSDRA2022000040808 27.10.22 EXAM'D 11/9/2021: WRECK LOCATED IN 5315.462N, 0102.047E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.55MTRS, GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 39MTRS, HT 2.3MTR, ORIENTATION 013/193 DEGS. WELL DEGRADED WITH POSSIBLY CARGO REMAINS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1728 - H525-9302). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 15.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 BY WILLIAM GRAY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. USED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. A 'SCANDANAVIAN' CLASS EMPIRE SHIP WITH '3 ISLANDS'. PASSAGE LONDON FOR SUNDERLAND. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED BY E-BOATS. TEN MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE NEWCOMEN wreck located?

The EMPIRE NEWCOMEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 15.462 N,1 2.047 E.

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

The EMPIRE NEWCOMEN lies at a depth of about 15.55 meters and is located at coordinates 53 15.462 N,1 2.047 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE NEWCOMEN?

The seabed around the EMPIRE NEWCOMEN lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE NEWCOMEN sink?

The EMPIRE NEWCOMEN sank on Nov 30, 1941.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE NEWCOMEN discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE NEWCOMEN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the EMPIRE NEWCOMEN belong to?

The EMPIRE NEWCOMEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE NEWCOMEN carrying?

The EMPIRE NEWCOMEN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE NEWCOMEN?

The EMPIRE NEWCOMEN had a tonnage of 2840 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE NEWCOMEN?

The EMPIRE NEWCOMEN is classified as a steam ship.

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