Empire Parsons (Possiby) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Obstruction Category | foul ground |
|
Empire parsons (possiby) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
58 41.321 N,3 6.573 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | EMPIRE PARSONS (POSSIBY) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 12, 1942 |
| Original Detection Year | 1942 |
| Last Detection Year | 2001 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | FILING POSN: 584100N, 030700W. NCA. 22.9.70 WK HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MR JESSOP TO HAVE BEEN CUT DOWN TO THE KEEL, SHAFTS AND STEEL PROP CAN STILL BE SEEN. (BOT, 22.9.70). NCA. 5.6.01 SMALL BOW SECTION AND FRAGMENTS OF WK LIE IN 5841.321N, 0306.573W [WGD]. NO OTHER PART OF WK LOCATED. (K HEATH, TELECON 5.6.01). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jun 5, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
WENT ASHORE ON THE ISLAND OF STROMA.
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