Empress (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Empress (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 45.384 N,0 9.335 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.756400
  • Longitude: 0.155583
Wreck Depth 11.27 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPRESS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.7 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 99.4
Sonar Width 22.3
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 128
Tonnage 2914
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 24, 2021

Surveying Details

H7594/17 TWO MASTS VISIBLE. H3095/18 30.8.18 TO BE SURVEYED. (TH). SANK 4.5 MILES E BY S 1/2 S FROM WITHERNSEA LTHO. (DODS). H1310/86/9 19.2.86 UNCHARTED WK LOCATED IN 534509N, 000921E. POSN BY DECCA. A SUBSTANTIAL WK - ABOUT 2000TONS. ARMED. STANDS 4MTRS OFF SEABED. (S COOPER, 4.2.86). INS AS USC 13MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2021/000166150 8.9.20 EXAM�D 17.9.20 IN 5345.384N, 0009.335E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.27MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. LENGTH 99.4MTRS, WIDTH 22.3MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 128/308 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1587). WELL DEGRADED, WITH BOILER VISIBLE. AMEND DW 11.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-CADIZ, EX-EMPRESS. BUILT IN 1893 BY FURNESS, WITHY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AMARYLLIS SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 249HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY T RICHARDSON & SONS, HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR SOUTHEND ON SEA. CARGO COAL. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-63. FIVE MEN LOST.

General Comments

DEGRADED, WITH VISIBLE BOILER. UK NM 3021/21

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 45.384 N,0 9.335 E
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FAQ

Where is the EMPRESS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The EMPRESS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 45.384 N,0 9.335 E.

How deep is the EMPRESS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EMPRESS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 11.27 meters and is located at coordinates 53 45.384 N,0 9.335 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPRESS (PROBABLY)?

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

When did the EMPRESS (PROBABLY) sink?

The EMPRESS (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 31, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EMPRESS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EMPRESS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the EMPRESS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The EMPRESS (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPRESS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The EMPRESS (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the EMPRESS (PROBABLY)?

The EMPRESS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2914 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPRESS (PROBABLY)?

The EMPRESS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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