Emperor (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Emperor (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 14.207 N,1 48.518 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.236783
  • Longitude: -1.808633
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPEROR (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 28.5 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 36
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 115
Tonnage 130
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1926
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.2,
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 2010

Surveying Details

1.3.45 POSITION 571230N, 014730W. (AUBD 313/54, R16). 8.3.73 INS AS USC 40MTRS. NC 210. 15.9.80 AMEND TO USCPA 55MTRS. NE 210. 21.9.09 SEP 2009/000128360 21.9.09 WK LOCATED IN 5714.207N, 0148.519W [WGD] USING DGPS. STANDS APPROX 5.1MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. (MV VIGILANT, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HN FOR HI 1155). INS AS WK USC 57MTRS. BR STD. HH091/155/01 2.3.10 HH091/155/01 & SEP 2010/000098684 2.3.10 EXAM'D 2.9.09 IN 5714.207N, 0148.518W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 58.67 IN GEN DEPTH 63.7MTRS. SCOUR 1.2MTRS DEEP AT WK. LENGTH 36MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5MTRS. LIES 115/295 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, DEGRADED. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). POSSIBLY 'EMPEROR'. INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NW. AMEND WK 58MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1895 BY COCHRANE & COOPER, EVERLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANDREW WALKER, ABERDEEN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 40NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ABERDEEN FOR FISHING AND RETURN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH 'OCEAN PRINCE'. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NW, MINOR SCOUR AT WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 14.207 N,1 48.518 W
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FAQ

Where is the EMPEROR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EMPEROR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 14.207 N,1 48.518 W.

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

The EMPEROR (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 57 14.207 N,1 48.518 W.

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

The seabed around the EMPEROR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the EMPEROR (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EMPEROR (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 10, 1926.

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

The wreck of the EMPEROR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1926.

What country did the EMPEROR (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EMPEROR (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EMPEROR (POSSIBLY)?

The EMPEROR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 130 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPEROR (POSSIBLY)?

The EMPEROR (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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