Empire Nutfield Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Empire nutfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
48 3 N,8 9 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 48.050000
- Longitude: -8.150000
|
| Water Depth |
500 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
EMPIRE NUTFIELD |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
73.2 m |
| Width |
11 m |
| Draught |
5.8 |
| Tonnage |
1561 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
armament,chemicals
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 3, 1946
|
| Original Detection Year |
1946 |
| Last Detection Year |
2008 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 1, 2014 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck EMPIRE NUTFIELD is located at coordinates 48 03 N, 08 09 W in the deep waters of the Bay of Biscay. This underwater wreck site, formally documented by the UK Hydrographic Office, was scuttled on 3 September 1946. Resting at an approximate depth of 500 meters, the site remains too deep to be charted for navigation. Historical records confirm the vessel was scuttled in deep water, and the position is noted on various international maritime charts, including Spanish and French hydrographic publications, as a non-dangerous wreck with a position approximate (NDW PA). The EMPIRE NUTFIELD remains a significant underwater obstruction in this region of the North Atlantic.
Surveying Details
22.10.46 N6524/46 22.10.46 SCUTTLED IN 480300N, 080900W IN DEEP WATER. (M6612/46). NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART. H4169/87 4.8.87 H4169/87 4.8.87 SAILED 1.9.46, SUNK 3.9.46 IN 480300N, 080900W. (D/NHB/9/7/1 LM DTD 29.6.87). PLOTS IN APPROX 500MTRS. 13.6.90 13.6.90 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON SPANISH 4A. NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART. 3.11.08 3.11.08 SHOWN ON FRENCH 7211 [4TH EDN' 08, 1:1000,000].
Circumstances of loss
SCUTTLED WITH CARGO OF CHEMICAL AMMUNITION.
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48 3 N,8 9 W
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FAQ
Where is the EMPIRE NUTFIELD wreck located?
The EMPIRE NUTFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 48 3 N,8 9 W.
How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE NUTFIELD?
The seabed around the EMPIRE NUTFIELD lies at approximately 500 meters deep.
When did the EMPIRE NUTFIELD sink?
The EMPIRE NUTFIELD sank on Sep 3, 1946.
When was the wreck of the EMPIRE NUTFIELD discovered?
The wreck of the EMPIRE NUTFIELD was discovered in 1946.
What country did the EMPIRE NUTFIELD belong to?
The EMPIRE NUTFIELD belonged to GB.
What cargo was the EMPIRE NUTFIELD carrying?
The EMPIRE NUTFIELD was carrying armament,chemicals.
What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE NUTFIELD?
The EMPIRE NUTFIELD had a tonnage of 1561 tons.
What type of wreck is the EMPIRE NUTFIELD?
The EMPIRE NUTFIELD is classified as a steam ship.