Empire Patrol Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire patrol Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 30.64 N,32 32.963 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.510667
  • Longitude: 32.549383
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE PATROL
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 101.2 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3334
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5056/45 22.10.45 DW IN 313024N, 323310E. (Q.B.H. 1999). - NM 3304/45. H5056/45 4.7.46 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 6FMS 5FT. (HMS WHITE BEAR). - NM 2299/46. H5046/78 18.4.80 LEAST DEPTH 7FMS 3FT IN 313050N, 323310E. (US NM 56080/14/80). - NM 978/80. 6.5.94 WK 13.7MTRS SHOWN IN 313042N, 323302E [WGD] ON US 56104 [1ST EDN 1991]. NE 2578.
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

29.9.45 BUILT IN 1928 BY STABLIMENTO TECHNICO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (STANHOPE SS CO LTD). PASSAGE PORT SAID FOR CASTELORIZO ISLAND, IN BALLAST, WITH GREEK REFUGEES. CAUGHT FIRE 29.9.45, EVENTUALLY SANK. 33 LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE PATROL wreck located?

The EMPIRE PATROL wreck is located at coordinates 31 30.64 N,32 32.963 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE PATROL?

The seabed around the EMPIRE PATROL lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE PATROL sink?

The EMPIRE PATROL sank on Oct 1, 1945.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE PATROL discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE PATROL was discovered in 1945.

What country did the EMPIRE PATROL belong to?

The EMPIRE PATROL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE PATROL carrying?

The EMPIRE PATROL was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE PATROL?

The EMPIRE PATROL had a tonnage of 3334 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE PATROL?

The EMPIRE PATROL is classified as a motor vessel.

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