Emma (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Emma (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 8.138 N,1 23.738 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.135633
  • Longitude: 1.395633
Wreck Depth 20.5 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMMA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 71 m
Width 8.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 100
Tonnage 990
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 2, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H0793/40 4.11.46 H0793/40 4.11.46 WK, SWEPT CLEAR AT 54FT, IN 510808N, 012355E. NO SIGN BY E/S. (HMS FRANKLIN, HN 14/46 & SML 5, 11.9.46). CHART AS WK 9FMS. - NM 3675/46 & FNM 473/46. H5824/60 1.3.61 H5824/60 1.3.61 WK IN 510807N, 012348E USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70FT. PROBABLY A NON-SUB ECHO. (HMS SCOTT, 15.3.60). H2698/62 20.11.63 H2698/62 20.11.63 AMEND POSN TO 510807N, 012348E. R/S. 4.3.69 4.3.69 NOW CHARTED AS WK 8FMS 4FT [LAT]. NE 1828. 15.6.72 15.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS SW 15.7MTRS [REVISED LAT]. NC 1828. H4453/72 19.4.79 H4453/72 19.4.79 EXAM'D 25.4.78 IN 510806N, 012350E USING TRISPONDER RANGES [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.5 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.2MTRS. LYING NW/SE. SMALL WK GIVING GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM E & W. RECOMMEND NCA. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). NCA. HH090/606/01 31.1.94 HH090/606/01 31.1.94 EXAM'D 21.10.93 IN 510806.8N, 012350.6E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 20.8, FOUL AT 21.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.9 IN GEN DEPTH 25.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.7MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH VARYING FROM 18-32MTRS. SMALL, BROKEN UP AND LYING 100/280DEGS. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE, MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 606). AMEND TO SW 20.8MTRS IN 510807N, 012350.5E. BR STD. HH090/647/01 1.8.96 HH090/647/01 1.8.96 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 647). NCA. 28.1.11 28.1.11 LOCATED IN 5108.138N, 0123.738E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.51MTRS. IN TWO PARTS ALMOST AT RIGHT ANGLES. ONE WITH LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS; OTHER WITH LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 4.6MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342). AMEND WK 20.5MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-RAGNAR '39, EX-INGVAR, EX-PRINS OSCAR. BUILT OR IRON IN 1868 BY SCHLESENGER, DAVIS & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI A/S STRIM. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 136 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH A FRENCH SS. (SIBI).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS AT RT ANGLES, LENGTH IS TOTAL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 8.138 N,1 23.738 E
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FAQ

Where is the EMMA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EMMA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 8.138 N,1 23.738 E.

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

The EMMA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 8.138 N,1 23.738 E.

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

The seabed around the EMMA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the EMMA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EMMA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 2, 1940.

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

The wreck of the EMMA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1946.

What country did the EMMA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EMMA (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the EMMA (POSSIBLY)?

The EMMA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 990 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMMA (POSSIBLY)?

The EMMA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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