Ems Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ems Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 55.152 N,1 37.397 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.919200
  • Longitude: 1.623283
Wreck Depth 19.02 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMS
Type roll on-roll off
Length 168.2 m
Width 20.1 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 175
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 110
Tonnage 5400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1981
Bottom Texture 7,4,17
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4658/71 2.2.81 DW IN 525500N, 013712E. BUOYED WITH E & W CARDINAL BUOYS. 4 TANKER TRAILERS RECOVERED. (TH GT YARMOUTH, TLXS DTD 30.1.81). NAVAREA 1 ISSUED. H4658/71 9.2.81 EXAM'D IN 525521N, 013737.5E [OGB] USING HSA. MARKED BY E CARD BUOY, VQ(3)5S, 300FT E OF WK, 2 W CARD BUOYS, VQ(9)10S, 300FT & 600FT W OF WK. RACON (W) FITTED ON MOST WESTERLY BUOY. LEAST DEPTH REPORTED OVER WK 10.9MTRS, BUT THIS NOT YET CONFIRMED. SALVAGE TENDERS CALLED FOR. (TH NM 44/81 & TELECON TH HARWICH 9.2.81). INS AS DW WITH E AND W CARDINAL BUOYS, RACON. - NM 413/81. H4658/71 1.6.81 CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 10.8MTRS. (TH TLX DTD 28.5.81). AMEND TO SW 10.8MTRS. - NM1260/81. H4658/71 7.7.81 DUPLICATE W CARD BUOY, WITH RACON, TO BE WITHDRAWN ON OR ABOUT 20.7.81. (TH NM 72/81). NCA YET. H4658/71 4.8.81 DUPLICATE W CARD BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH NM 87/81). BUOY AND RACON DELETED. - NM 2306/81. 30.6.82 DISPERSAL CONTRACT PLACED WITH BIX OFFSHORE LTD, GT YARMOUTH. (TH GAZETTE, JUNE '82). H1952/80 27.1.83 EXAM'D 15.6.81 IN 525508N, 013734E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.5 IN GEN DEPTHS 27 TO 31MTRS. NO SCOUR. NOT WIRE SWEPT AS SALVAGE/DEMOLITION WORK IN PROGRESS AND BUOYS LAID NEAR WK. LYING 120/300 DEGS, BOWS SE, ON PORT SIDE. (SOISS HI 22, WK 61). AMEND POSN ONLY, TH SWEPT DEPTH OBTAINED AT ABOUT SAME TIME AS THIS EXAMINATION. BR STD. H3805/72 15.7.83 CENTRAL POSN BETWEEN BUOYS, FIXED USING RADAR, IS 525509N, 013745E [OGB]. (MV ACTIVITY, 12.5.83). NCA. H4658/71 5.10.83 WK NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 20.0MTRS. BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (TH HARWICH, TLX DTD 4.10.83). AMEND TO SW 20MTRS. DELETE BUOYS. - NM 2758/83. SEP 2015/000043402 6.3.15 LOCATED IN 5255.152N, 0137.397E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.02MTRS. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HN DTD 2.3.15 FOR HI 1427). AMEND WK 19MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1659/14. SEP 2015/000041896 26.5.15 EXAM'D 19.10.14 IN 5255.152N, 0137.397E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.02MTRS. LENGTH 2175TRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 10MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI1427). AMEND DW 19.02MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 26, 2015

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION IN FOG WITH MV UNDINE. SANK VERY QUICKLY. 3 LIVES LOST. PASSAGE FELIXSTOWE FOR GOTHENBURG.

General Comments

BROKEN UP.

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FAQ

Where is the EMS wreck located?

The EMS wreck is located at coordinates 52 55.152 N,1 37.397 E.

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

The EMS lies at a depth of about 19.02 meters and is located at coordinates 52 55.152 N,1 37.397 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMS?

The seabed around the EMS lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the EMS sink?

The EMS sank on Jan 30, 1981.

When was the wreck of the EMS discovered?

The wreck of the EMS was discovered in 1981.

What cargo was the EMS carrying?

The EMS was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the EMS?

The EMS had a tonnage of 5400 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMS?

The EMS is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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