Emeraude Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Emeraude Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.001 N,2 50.982 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.366683
  • Longitude: 2.849700
Wreck Depth 16 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMERAUDE
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 59.4 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 613
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 2, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Surveying Details

H3435/45 21.8.45 WK IN 512202N, 025055E OR 512200N, 025100E [EUR]. (NOIC OSTENDE/NETH REC). H3435/45 21.8.45 AFTER DISPERSAL SWEPT CLEAR AT 42FT, FOUL AT 43FT. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 31.7.45). - NM 2510/45. H0619/45 17.11.60 SALVAGE OPERATIONS. (OSTENDE NM 19/131/60(T)). H0169/45 11.1.61 NOW SW 15.0MTRS. (OSTENDE NM 25/176/60). BR STD. HH342/710/03 31.7.96 NOW IN 512203N, 025103.5E [EUR]. (BELGIAN NM 15/121/96). BR STD. SEP 2010/000138707 14.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 14.9MTRS [LAT] IN 5122.001N, 0250.982E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.2010].

Circumstances of loss

SANK 336 DEG, 8M OFF OSTEND LTHO AFTER STRIKING THE WK OF EMPIRE PATH. PASSAGE LONDON FOR GHENT. (R VERPOORTE).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 22.001 N,2 50.982 E
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FAQ

Where is the EMERAUDE wreck located?

The EMERAUDE wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.001 N,2 50.982 E.

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

The EMERAUDE lies at a depth of about 16 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.001 N,2 50.982 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMERAUDE?

The seabed around the EMERAUDE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the EMERAUDE sink?

The EMERAUDE sank on Jun 2, 1945.

When was the wreck of the EMERAUDE discovered?

The wreck of the EMERAUDE was discovered in 1945.

What country did the EMERAUDE belong to?

The EMERAUDE belonged to BE.

What cargo was the EMERAUDE carrying?

The EMERAUDE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EMERAUDE?

The EMERAUDE had a tonnage of 613 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMERAUDE?

The EMERAUDE is classified as a steam ship.

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