Emma (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Emma (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 5.499 N,3 35.945 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.091650
  • Longitude: -3.599083
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMMA (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 73
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2009

Surveying Details

SUNK IN POSN 334DEGS, 9M FROM SEPT ILES. (WRECK CHART). SUNK IN POSN 8M N BY W FROM SEPT ILES. (WW1SL). SUNK IN APPROX 490100N, 032500W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H3324/79 24.4.80 DELETED. (FRENCH NM 13 37 80). 21.6.99 WK 64.1MTRS IN 4900.559N, 0335.855W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. LOCATED 1987. LARGE METALLIC WRECK. LIES N/S ON STBD SIDE. AN OLD WK. HT ABOVE SEABED 10MTRS. NOTED AS DIFFUSION LIMITEE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). NOT LIKELY TO BE 'EMMA' AS WK IS MUCH TOO LARGE. AMENDED TO CINC. INS AS WK 64MTRS IN QUOTED POSN. BR STD. 14.9.09 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6930 [2ND EDN' 09 1:150,000]. AMENDED TO 'POSN FOR FILING ONLY'. NC 2648 [ADOPTION OF 6930].

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE 8M N BY W FROM SEPT ILES WHILST EN ROUTE FROM ST MALO TO FOWEY. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the EMMA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EMMA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 5.499 N,3 35.945 W.

How deep is the EMMA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EMMA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 49 5.499 N,3 35.945 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMMA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EMMA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the EMMA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EMMA (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 5, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EMMA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EMMA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the EMMA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EMMA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EMMA (POSSIBLY)?

The EMMA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 73 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMMA (POSSIBLY)?

The EMMA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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