Empire Bridge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Empire bridge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 53.362 N,1 32.562 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.889367
  • Longitude: 1.542700
Wreck Depth 9.8 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE BRIDGE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.9 m
Orientation 95
Tonnage 348
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1946
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details FOR DETAILS - SEE FORT MASSAC. H2913/83 18.10.84 EXAM'D 14.6.84 IN 515319N, 013238E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12 IN GEN DEPTH 13.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT OBTAINED. LIES APPROX 095/275DEGS, WITH BOW ALONGSIDE FORT MASSAC. SONAR LENGTH 55MTRS, BREADTH 20MTRS. (HMS ECHO, HI 192) H4024/86 15.2.88 EXAM'D TOGETHER WITH FORT MASSAC, WHICH SEE. (NP 1016, HI 373). HH090/573/01 29.9.93 LOCATED 15.8.93 IN 515319.3N, 013239.9E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOPS]. NOT EXAM'D. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 10.1 IN GEN DEPTH 12-13MTRS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 573). HH090/690/01 20.5.96 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 690). 12.5.98 WK SHOWN IN 515319N, 013238.5E, IN CONJUNCTION WITH FORT MASSAC ON HARWICH HBR CONSERVANCY BOARD 51/3. NCA. HH091/215/01 13.2.08 EXAM'D 16.11.07 IN 5153.362N, 0132.562E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.84 IN GEN DEPTH 13.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. APPEARS AS DEBRIS OVER 37MTRS TOWARDS 340 DEGS. CONSIDERABLY BROKEN BUT OUTLINE REMAINS EVIDENT. POSSIBLE BOILER PRESENT WITH A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF DEBRIS WHICH INCLUDES NUMEROUS SPARS OR GIRDERS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1215). FULLY BROKEN UP. CHART IN CONJUNCTION WITH [14587] (FORT MASSAC). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. SEP 2023/000091490 04.05.23 WK NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (HHA SURVEY 2022). NFS.
Last Amended Date Jun 6, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 BY YARWOOD. A TUDOR QUEEN CLASS VESSEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF SHIPPING. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. SANK, TOGETHER WITH AN ADMIRALTY PONTOON, WHILE ENGAGED IN SALVAGE OPS ON WRECK OF FORT MASSAC.

General Comments

SHOWN IN CONJUNCTION WITH [14587] (FORT MASSAC) See Also: 14578

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 53.362 N,1 32.562 E
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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE BRIDGE wreck located?

The EMPIRE BRIDGE wreck is located at coordinates 51 53.362 N,1 32.562 E.

How deep is the EMPIRE BRIDGE and where exactly is it located?

The EMPIRE BRIDGE lies at a depth of about 9.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 53.362 N,1 32.562 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE BRIDGE?

The seabed around the EMPIRE BRIDGE lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE BRIDGE sink?

The EMPIRE BRIDGE sank on Apr 9, 1946.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE BRIDGE discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE BRIDGE was discovered in 1946.

What country did the EMPIRE BRIDGE belong to?

The EMPIRE BRIDGE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE BRIDGE?

The EMPIRE BRIDGE had a tonnage of 348 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE BRIDGE?

The EMPIRE BRIDGE is classified as a steam ship.

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