Emma Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Emma Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 41.044 N,1 34.976 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.684067
  • Longitude: -1.582933
Wreck Depth 53.3 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMMA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 87 m
Width 11.5 m
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 7.7
Orientation 328
Tonnage 2142
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo iron ingots,animals (land & sea) and birds,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1914
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2021

Surveying Details

HH090/915/01 15.1.02 EXAM'D 11.6.01 IN 5541.045N, 0134.986W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.5 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 96MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.5MTRS. LIES 146/326DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 326DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, BROKEN AND COLLAPSED. NETTED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). BR STD. HH100/351/20 9.7.03 HAS BEEN DIVED IN 5541.041N, 0134.978W [WGD]. VISIBILITY WAS POOR BUT DIVERS SAY WK IS COMPLETELY FESTOONED WITH ROPES (NOT NETS) ALL OVER. SO MUCH SO THAT DIVE ABORTED. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 8.7.03). NCA. 21.4.10 RESEARCH USING LONDON TIMES DATABASE WHICH STATES THAT SS EMMA WHICH GROUNDED ON KNIVESTONE, FLOATED OFF AND DRIFTED AWAY BEFORE SINKING. DIMENSIONS OF VESSEL WOULD INDICATE THAT THIS WRECK COULD POSSIBLY BE EMMA. (R YOUNG, E-MAIL DTD 21.4.10) RECORD AMENDED TO EMMA (POSSIBLY) NCA. SEP 2021/000090526 22.6.21 EXAM'D 5.6.19 IN 5541.044N, 0134.976W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.30MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS, HT 7.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 328/148 DEGS. WK UPRIGHT, LARGELY INTACT WITH FORWARD PART BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND DW 15.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED AND BROKE UP. PASSAGE SUNDSVAILL FOR MANCHESTER. CREW OF 20. 3 MANAGED TO MAN THE SHIP'S BOAT BUT WERE WASHED AWAY. REMAINDER RESCUED BY THE N SUNDERLAND LIFEBOAT. NEXT DAY THE SHIP'S BOAT WAS SPOTTED OUT TO SEA AND THE 3 MEN WERE RESCUED. EX- ESHCOLBROOK, BUILT 1892 BY W GRAY & CO., LTD., WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, 2 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. RENAMED EMMA IN 1913 & OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGFARTYGS A/B EMMA, GEFLE, SWEDEN. STRANDED ON KNIVESTONE IN BAD WEATHER, FLOATED OFF DURING THE NIGHT AND DRIFTED AWAY SINKING SOME DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE ROCKS. (R YOUNG)

General Comments

UPRIGHT & BROKEN, COLLAPSED, BOWS NW, FESTOONED WITH ROPES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 41.044 N,1 34.976 W
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FAQ

Where is the EMMA wreck located?

The EMMA wreck is located at coordinates 55 41.044 N,1 34.976 W.

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

The EMMA lies at a depth of about 53.3 meters and is located at coordinates 55 41.044 N,1 34.976 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMMA?

The seabed around the EMMA lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the EMMA sink?

The EMMA sank on Dec 9, 1914.

When was the wreck of the EMMA discovered?

The wreck of the EMMA was discovered in 2001.

What country did the EMMA belong to?

The EMMA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the EMMA carrying?

The EMMA was carrying iron ingots,animals (land & sea) and birds,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products,oil.

What was the tonnage of the EMMA?

The EMMA had a tonnage of 2142 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMMA?

The EMMA is classified as a steam ship.

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