Empire Tennyson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire tennyson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
9 27.145 N,60 4.988 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.452417
  • Longitude: -60.083133
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE TENNYSON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100 m
Width 14 m
Tonnage 2880
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo bauxite
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H3629/64 2.1.68 NDW PA SHOWN IN 092700N, 600500W ON USHO 5574 [FEB'64 EDN]. POSN AGREES WITH LOSS BOOKS. NC 517. SEP 2009/000087098 24.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7625 [09' EDN, 1:1000,000]. NCA. 19.10.12 SHOWN IN AS NDW REP (1942) IN 0927.145N, 6004.988W [WGD] ON BA 1045 [EDN 1 DTD 20.1.11].
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942. PASSAGE DEMERARA FOR TRINIDAD. TORPEDOED BY U175. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, THE EMPIRE SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE TENNYSON wreck located?

The EMPIRE TENNYSON wreck is located at coordinates 9 27.145 N,60 4.988 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE TENNYSON?

The seabed around the EMPIRE TENNYSON lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE TENNYSON sink?

The EMPIRE TENNYSON sank on Oct 1, 1942.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE TENNYSON discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE TENNYSON was discovered in 1942.

What country did the EMPIRE TENNYSON belong to?

The EMPIRE TENNYSON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE TENNYSON carrying?

The EMPIRE TENNYSON was carrying bauxite.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE TENNYSON?

The EMPIRE TENNYSON had a tonnage of 2880 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE TENNYSON?

The EMPIRE TENNYSON is classified as a steam ship.