Empress Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Empress Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 58.768 N,1 16.376 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.979467
  • Longitude: 1.272933
Wreck Depth 13.322 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPRESS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.7 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 44.65
Sonar Width 14.18
Shadow Height 3.45
Orientation 10
Tonnage 2025
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1915
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 057.3,040.9,000.7,010
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H429/15 25.1.15 SANK 2.5M NE OF SHERINGHAM CG STN. MARKED BY BUOY. INS AS ST (1915) (PD) IN 525900N, 011415E. - NM 62/15. H670/15 6.2.15 POSN NOW 026 DEG, 2.6M FROM LOWER SHERINGHAM CH. AMEND TO ST IN REVISED POSN. - NM 96/15. H2634/15 10.6.15 DISPERSED TO 45FT. WK MARKING VESSEL WITHDRAWN. (TH). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. - NM 516/15. H335/31 23.3.51 LOCATED IN 525846N, 011628E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 45FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1950). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H1270/71 18.11.71 DIVED ON. VERY BROKEN UP. HIGHEST POINT ARE BOILERS AND ENGINE ROOM AREA WHERE WK STANDS BARELY 4FT HIGH. LITTLE REMAINS OF HULL AND SUPERSTRUCTURE WHICH ASSUMED TO HAVE BEEN PARTLY BUILT OF WOOD. (E GILES, UNDERMARINE OPS LTD, 13.10.71). 14.3.73 AMEND TO WK 13.3MTRS [LAT]. NC 106. HH090/561/01 7.1.92 EXAM'D 22.8.92 IN 525844.8N, 011628.2E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 13.5, FOUL AT 13.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.3 IN GEN DEPTH 16.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.0MTR. DCS3 HT 1.5MTR, LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 025/205 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 18.5.15 WK 13.29MTRS IN 5258.767N, 0116.375E [WGD], LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 3.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 225. (BDC EXAMINATION OF CEFAS SURVEY DS20/DS21). AMEND WK 13.2MTRS, NFS. SEP 2020/000083299 13.1.21 EXAM'D 07.05.20; IN 5258.768N, 0116.376E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.32MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS, LENGTH 44.65MTRS, WIDTH 14.18MTRS, HT 3.45MTRS, ORIENTATION 010/190 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 57.34MTRS, WIDTH 40.95MTRS, 0.72MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 010 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1673, H525 WI-10633). AMEND DW 13.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY SHORT BROS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TAYLOR & SANDERSON SHIPPING CO. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 204HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR SUNDERLAND. IN BALLAST. STRUCK A WRECK AND FOUNDERED.

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 58.768 N,1 16.376 E
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FAQ

Where is the EMPRESS wreck located?

The EMPRESS wreck is located at coordinates 52 58.768 N,1 16.376 E.

How deep is the EMPRESS and where exactly is it located?

The EMPRESS lies at a depth of about 13.322 meters and is located at coordinates 52 58.768 N,1 16.376 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPRESS?

The seabed around the EMPRESS lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the EMPRESS sink?

The EMPRESS sank on Jan 23, 1915.

When was the wreck of the EMPRESS discovered?

The wreck of the EMPRESS was discovered in 1915.

What country did the EMPRESS belong to?

The EMPRESS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPRESS carrying?

The EMPRESS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EMPRESS?

The EMPRESS had a tonnage of 2025 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPRESS?

The EMPRESS is classified as a steam ship.

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