Don Emilio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Don emilio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 31.965 N,1 57.112 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.532750
  • Longitude: -1.951867
Water Depth 112 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DON EMILIO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3651
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 10M NW BY W FROM ESHA NESS, W SHETLAND. (WW1SL). 1.1.77 1.1.77 NDW PA IN 603200N, 015700W. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H2073/82 16.2.84 H2073/82 16.2.84 NOT FOUND DURING ES, DCS3 & MAGNETOMETER SEARCH WITHIN RADIUS OF 2.5M OF ABOVE POSN. (NP 1008, HI 144). AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BUENOS AYRES & PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 322NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. PASSAGE FROM BARRY FOR YUKANSKI. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-80. ONE MAN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the DON EMILIO wreck located?

The DON EMILIO wreck is located at coordinates 60 31.965 N,1 57.112 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DON EMILIO?

The seabed around the DON EMILIO lies at approximately 112 meters deep.

When did the DON EMILIO sink?

The DON EMILIO sank on Jul 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DON EMILIO discovered?

The wreck of the DON EMILIO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the DON EMILIO belong to?

The DON EMILIO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DON EMILIO carrying?

The DON EMILIO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DON EMILIO?

The DON EMILIO had a tonnage of 3651 tons.

What type of wreck is the DON EMILIO?

The DON EMILIO is classified as a steam ship.

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