Coastal Empress Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Coastal empress Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
61 2.963 N,0 40.125 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 110 m |
| Water Depth | 112 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | COASTAL EMPRESS |
| Type | trawler |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 35.1 m |
| Width | 7.6 m |
| Draught | 2.4 |
| Tonnage | 250 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 12, 1977 |
| Original Detection Year | 1977 |
| Last Detection Year | 1978 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | H4473/70 11.7.77 H4473/70 11.7.77 REPD TO HAVE SUNK IN PA 610300N, 004000W. (CG LERWICK,TLX DTD 16.5.77). INS AS USCPA 60FMS. BR STD. 20.11.78 20.11.78 AMEND TO USCPA 110MTRS. NC 1233. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 19, 1979 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK 13.5MILES N OF MUCKLE FLUGGA FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH FAROESE MFV NORDINGUR. CREW RECOVERED.
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