Empire Adventure Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Empire adventure Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 11.188 N,5 25.022 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 55.186467
- Longitude: -5.417033
|
| Wreck Depth |
55.69 m
|
| Water Depth |
66 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
EMPIRE ADVENTURE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
114.3 m |
| Width |
15.6 m |
| Draught |
9.7 |
| Sonar Length |
121.17 |
| Sonar Width |
20.83 |
| Shadow Height |
9.82 |
| Orientation |
29 |
| Tonnage |
5145 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 23, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
Shells |
| Scour Dimensions |
014.6,047.8,003.0,017 |
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2021 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 22, 2021 |
Surveying Details
H0109/45 9.4.45 SHOWN ON WESTERN APPROACHES LIST, WAGO 524. (SIGNAL 9.4.45). NON SUB. H0109/45 9.5.45 SHOWN ON WESTERN APPROACHES LIST, WAGO 524. (SIGNAL 9.5.45). NOW CLASSED AS WRECK. WK IN 551112N, 052433W. LENGTH 180FT, HEIGHT 48FT & LYING 040/220DEGS. 2 WRECKS. (AUBD 318/46, C IN C WESTERN APPROACHES). 18.8.53 INS NDW IN 551111N, 052452W ON F6629. H1190/67 19.4.67 MEDIUM SIZE WK LOCATED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 174FT GENERAL DEPTH 214FT. (HMS MERMAID, H525 1966). POSN NOT NOTED. BR STD. H7551/68 17.1.69 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (HMS HYDRA, HI 27/68). H4695/71 13.10.71 LOCATED IN 551048N, 052400W USING RADAR RANGES. LENGTH 450FT, HT 40FT. LYING ON SAND. APPEARS PARTIALLY SILTED. (HMS BRONINGTON, HN AUG 1971). H3671/72 20.7.72 IN 551110N, 052500W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.6 IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. (HMS FOX HN). H3671/72 13.9.72 NEGLIGBLE SCOUR. SEABED MUD & SAND, SHELL. WK 380FT LONG. LYING 022/202 DEGS. PROBABLY BOWS NNE. APPEARS TO BE MERCHANT VESSEL WITH 3 HIGH POINTS. (HMS FOX, HI 51/72). INS AS WK 29FMS. BR STD. H2265/73 13.6.73 AMEND TO WK 52MTRS. NC 2199. H3671/72 7.12.76 AMENDED BY NM. - NM 73/77. 12.7.06 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. INTACT WITH BOWS NNE. LISTS 15 DEGS TO STBD. BOW AND STERN INTACT WITH TORPEDO DAMAGE MIDSHIPS. IDENTIFIED BY RECOVERED BELL INSCRIBED: 'EASTNEY 1921'. AT HW DEPTH TO SEABED IS 68MTRS, TO TOP OF WK 50MTRS, TO DECK 58MTRS. (D BELLMONT). NCA. SEP 2021/000322449 22.12.21 EXAM�D 13.5.21 IN 5511.188N, 0525.022W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 55.69MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. LENGTH 121.17MTRS, WIDTH 20.83MTRS, HT 9.82MTRS. ORIENTATION 029/209 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 14.6MTRS, WIDTH 47.8MTRS, 3.0MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 017 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1718). AMEND NDW 55MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
22.9.40 EX-ANDREA, EX-GERMAINE LD, EX-EASTNEY. BUILT IN 1921 BY NORTHUMBERLAND SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (RUNCIMAN SHIPPING CO). REQUISITIONED IN 1940 AND RENAMED EMPIRE ADVENTURE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 370NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MUSTERED OFF LIVERPOOL FOR CONVOY OB216 WITH 27 OTHER VESSELS ON PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR WABANA, NEWFOUNDLAND. CONVOY ATTACKED 22.9.40 BY U-138, WAS TORPEDOED BUT REMAINED AFLOAT. TAKEN IN TOW BY TUG 'SUPERMAN' BUT SANK ON 23.9.40. 21 MEN LOST. (D BELLMONT & DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 11.188 N,5 25.022 W
Empire Adventure on Wreck Map
Empire Adventure Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the EMPIRE ADVENTURE wreck located?
The EMPIRE ADVENTURE wreck is located at coordinates 55 11.188 N,5 25.022 W.
How deep is the EMPIRE ADVENTURE and where exactly is it located?
The EMPIRE ADVENTURE lies at a depth of about 55.69 meters and is located at coordinates 55 11.188 N,5 25.022 W.
How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE ADVENTURE?
The seabed around the EMPIRE ADVENTURE lies at approximately 66 meters deep.
When did the EMPIRE ADVENTURE sink?
The EMPIRE ADVENTURE sank on Sep 23, 1940.
When was the wreck of the EMPIRE ADVENTURE discovered?
The wreck of the EMPIRE ADVENTURE was discovered in 1945.
What country did the EMPIRE ADVENTURE belong to?
The EMPIRE ADVENTURE belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE ADVENTURE?
The EMPIRE ADVENTURE had a tonnage of 5145 tons.
What type of wreck is the EMPIRE ADVENTURE?
The EMPIRE ADVENTURE is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
BOWS NNE, 15 DEG LIST TO STBD, DAMAGED MIDSHIPS