Atlantic Empress Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Atlantic empress Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 5 N,55 32 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.083333
  • Longitude: -55.533333
Water Depth 5000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATLANTIC EMPRESS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 347.2 m
Width 51.9 m
Draught 28.4
Tonnage 128399
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 2, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.7.79 20.7.79 WK IN 110500N, 610500W ABANDONED & DRIFTING. (LL, 21.7.79). NCA. 24.7.79 24.7.79 VESSEL STILL BURNING, TOWED AWAY FROM TOBAGO. (LL, 27.7.79) 3.8.79 3.8.79 WK SANK IN 130500N, 553200W. (LL, 4.8.79). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1974 BY ODENSE STAALSKIBS. A/S, LINDO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRANCO SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE JEBEL DHANNA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES FOR BEAUMONT, TEXAS. SANK 2 WEEKS AFTER COLLISION WITH SUPERTANKER OLYMPIC BRAVERY. 29 OF HER 34 CREW DIED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the ATLANTIC EMPRESS wreck located?

The ATLANTIC EMPRESS wreck is located at coordinates 13 5 N,55 32 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATLANTIC EMPRESS?

The seabed around the ATLANTIC EMPRESS lies at approximately 5000 meters deep.

When did the ATLANTIC EMPRESS sink?

The ATLANTIC EMPRESS sank on Aug 2, 1979.

When was the wreck of the ATLANTIC EMPRESS discovered?

The wreck of the ATLANTIC EMPRESS was discovered in 1979.

What country did the ATLANTIC EMPRESS belong to?

The ATLANTIC EMPRESS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ATLANTIC EMPRESS carrying?

The ATLANTIC EMPRESS was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the ATLANTIC EMPRESS?

The ATLANTIC EMPRESS had a tonnage of 128399 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATLANTIC EMPRESS?

The ATLANTIC EMPRESS is classified as a steam ship.

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