Empress Of Midland (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Empress of midland (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.517 N,1 40.055 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.475283
  • Longitude: 1.667583
Wreck Depth 18.81 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag CA
Length 76.8 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 80.1
Sonar Width 19.1
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 120
Tonnage 2224
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1916
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 390.0,,008.9,207.0
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4702/18 13.8.18 POSN 512915N, 014015E. (CINC NORE). H4404/18 27.7.18 POSN 512730N, 013915E. LEAST DEPTH 56FT. (CINC NORE). - FNM 533/18. H4404/18 27.7.18 C IN C IS OF OPINION THAT THE SHIP IN 512730N, 013915E OR 4 MILES NE FROM ELBOW BUOY IS THE EMPRESS OF MIDLAND. H4866/18 2.9.18 FIRST POSN CONFIRMED. (CINC NORE). - FNM 611/18. H6037/18 20.10.18 CLEAR 10FMS OVER AT LW. AMEND NDW. - FNM 695/18. H922/53 9.6.59 LOCATED IN 512828N, 014007E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68FT IN GEN DEPTH 13-14FMS. SEABED SAND, SHELL AND MUD. SMOOTH A SOLID SPIKE 24FT HIGH WITH A SCOUR OF 10FT. (HMS FRANKLIN, 29.1.53). RETAIN AS NDW IN REVISED POSN. 9.5.68 AMEND TO WK 11FMS. LC 1610. H5197/70 10.12.70 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (ISS, ROS DTD 27.11.70). H5197/70 10.8.71 EXAM'D IN 512829N, 014009E [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR 17.5MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HN). AMEND TO SW 9FMS 3FT. - NM 1285/71. H5197/70 10.8.71 EXAM'D USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 17.5, FOUL 17.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.2 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. SCOUR 32MTRS. IN ONE PIECE WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE DAMAGE ON SW SIDE. LIES 125/305 DEG. ABOUT 280FT LONG. (HMS FAWN). 16.3.72 AMEND TO SW 17.5MTRS NC 1828. HH090/667/01 4.1.96 EXAM'D 28.7.96 IN 512830.95N, 014003.19E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 19.3, FOUL 19.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.9 IN GEN DEPTH 27.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 7.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.6MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 125/305 DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT WK IN SUBSTANTIAL SCOUR. (OCEONICS, HI 667). NO SWEEP PLOT SUPPLIED. RETAIN WK 19.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2017/000123580 14.9.17 EXAM'D 4.4.17 IN 5128.517N, 0140.055E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 18.81MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 80.1MTRS, WIDTH 19.1MTRS, HEIGHT 8.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 120/300 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 390MTRS, 8.9MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 207 DEGS. WRECK IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1518). AMEND TO DW 18.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CANADA SS LINES, MONTREAL. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. DETONATED A MINE LAID BY UC-1 AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.517 N,1 40.055 E.

How deep is the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 18.81 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.517 N,1 40.055 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 27, 1916.

When was the wreck of the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY) belonged to CA.

What cargo was the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2224 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The EMPRESS OF MIDLAND (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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