Empire Peacock Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire peacock Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 57 N,8 33.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.950000
  • Longitude: -8.556667
Water Depth 700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE PEACOCK
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1946
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6508/46 22.10.46 H6508/46 22.10.46 SCUTTLED IN DEEP WATER IN POSN 475700N, 083324W. (M6438/46). PLOTS IN 700 MTRS. H4169/87 16.7.87 H4169/87 16.7.87 SAILED 22 AUG '46. SUNK AT 0844 ON 25 AUG IN POSN 475500N, 083000W. (D/NHB/9/7/1 LOOSE MINUTE DTD 29.6.87). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED IN DEEP WATER.

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE PEACOCK wreck located?

The EMPIRE PEACOCK wreck is located at coordinates 47 57 N,8 33.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE PEACOCK?

The seabed around the EMPIRE PEACOCK lies at approximately 700 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE PEACOCK sink?

The EMPIRE PEACOCK sank on Aug 25, 1946.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE PEACOCK discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE PEACOCK was discovered in 1946.

What cargo was the EMPIRE PEACOCK carrying?

The EMPIRE PEACOCK was carrying armament,chemicals.

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