Emma Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Emma Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.988 N,0 33.26 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.599800
  • Longitude: 0.554333
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMMA
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 77.7 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 76.2
Tonnage 1617
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1915
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 28, 2007

Surveying Details

H4959/73 6.5.75 H4959/73 6.5.75 LOCATED 16.10.74 IN 503602N, 003328E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH FROM DCS3 SHADOW 250FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). BR STD. H4242/75 25.5.76 H4242/75 25.5.76 HMS BEAGLE'S POSN IN ERROR. SHOWN IN 503558.3N, 003323.2E [OGB] ON SURVEY RECORDS. AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/11 22.2.96 HH100/351/11 22.2.96 IDENTIFIED AS THE `EMMA' BY THE BELL. (T BENNETTO 10.1.96). NCA. HH091/159/01 28.6.07 HH091/159/01 28.6.07 EXAM'D 28.11.06 IN 5035.988N, 0033.260E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.43 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. LENGTH 79MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 7MTRS. LIES 063/243 DEGS WITH BOW 243 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSEA, HI 1159). INTACT, UPRIGHT. SLIGHT SCOUR AT W END. AMEND WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1892 BY A MCMILLAN & SON, DUMBARTON. OWNED TIME OF LOSS BY WORMS ET CIE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 189 NHP, SIGNLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUNKIRK FOR BORDEAUX. TORPEDOED BY U-37. (SIBI). 19 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the EMMA wreck located?

The EMMA wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.988 N,0 33.26 E.

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

The EMMA lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.988 N,0 33.26 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMMA?

The seabed around the EMMA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the EMMA sink?

The EMMA sank on Mar 31, 1915.

When was the wreck of the EMMA discovered?

The wreck of the EMMA was discovered in 1975.

What country did the EMMA belong to?

The EMMA belonged to FR.

What cargo was the EMMA carrying?

The EMMA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EMMA?

The EMMA had a tonnage of 1617 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMMA?

The EMMA is classified as a steam ship.

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