Embla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Embla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.533 N,1 27.395 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.492217
  • Longitude: 1.456583
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMBLA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 69.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.5
Tonnage 1172
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK POSN 512930N, 012730E, APPROX, OR 3 MILES ESE FROM TONGUE LTV. (WW1SL). H3179/74 4.6.74 SMALL INDICATION OF WRECKAGE (2 METALLIC OBJECTS) FOUND ON DCS3 IN 512931N, 012733E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. (ISS, 1974, K6913/2). NCA. H3936/88 14.2.90 NOTHING FOUND DURING ROUTINE DCS3 SWEEP. (NP 1016, HI 458). HH090/667/01 4.1.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 ON 100MTR SCALE AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). RETAIN AS DEAD. SEP 2017/000123580 15.9.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2017). (GARDLINE, HI 1518). NFA.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1882 BY S & H MORRISON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J T SALVENSEN & CO, LEITH. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR DUNKIRK. CARGO JUTE AND PAPER. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-1.

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FAQ

Where is the EMBLA wreck located?

The EMBLA wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.533 N,1 27.395 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMBLA?

The seabed around the EMBLA lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the EMBLA sink?

The EMBLA sank on Dec 24, 1915.

When was the wreck of the EMBLA discovered?

The wreck of the EMBLA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the EMBLA belong to?

The EMBLA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMBLA carrying?

The EMBLA was carrying general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the EMBLA?

The EMBLA had a tonnage of 1172 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMBLA?

The EMBLA is classified as a steam ship.

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