Empire Song (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire song (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 9.34 N,11 1.47 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.155667
  • Longitude: 11.024500
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 141.4 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 10.4
Sonar Length 128
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 10.7
Tonnage 9228
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 9, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H2396/77 1.6.77 WK LOCATED IN 1958 348DEGS, 4.5M FROM C. BON LT HO USING RADAR RANGE & BRG. WK DIMENSIONS APPROX 420FT X 56FT X 35FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY). CHART AS NDW IN 370920N, 110130E. NE 2122. [WGD] POSN: 3709.272N, 1101.475E.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY GREENOCK DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (CAYZER, IRVINE & CO). PASSAGE THE CYLDE FOR MALTA IN 'OPERATION TIGER'. STRUCK TWO MINES & EXPLODED. OF CREW OF 113 & 33 SERVICE PERSONNEL, TWO GUNLAYERS, 10 LASCARS & FIVE MILITARY WERE LOST. (DODS, EMPIRE SHIPS & LLWW2).

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 37 9.34 N,11 1.47 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY) sank on May 9, 1941.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY) was carrying armament,vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY)?

The EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 9228 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY)?

The EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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