Empire Brigade Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire brigade Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 11.98 N,10 43.025 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.199667
  • Longitude: -10.717083
Water Depth 2200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE BRIGADE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 5154
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 571200N, 104300W. 31.7.87 31.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN OVER 2200MTRS. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LL WW2, THE EMPIRE SHIPS).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX- HANNINGTON COURT, BUILT 1912. WAS FORMERLY ITALIAN 'ELIOS'. TAKEN AS A PRIZE OF WAR BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT & MANAGED BY CAIRNS, NOBLE & CO. VESSEL WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U 99 WHEN SHE STRAGGLED FROM CONVOY, SC7, W OF THE HEBRIDES, WHILST EN-ROUTE MONTREAL TO TYNE & LEITH. CARGO INCLUDED 750 TONS COPPER, 129 TONS FERRO ALLOYS, & 980 TONS STEEL.

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE BRIGADE wreck located?

The EMPIRE BRIGADE wreck is located at coordinates 57 11.98 N,10 43.025 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE BRIGADE?

The seabed around the EMPIRE BRIGADE lies at approximately 2200 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE BRIGADE sink?

The EMPIRE BRIGADE sank on Oct 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE BRIGADE discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE BRIGADE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the EMPIRE BRIGADE belong to?

The EMPIRE BRIGADE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE BRIGADE carrying?

The EMPIRE BRIGADE was carrying general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE BRIGADE?

The EMPIRE BRIGADE had a tonnage of 5154 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE BRIGADE?

The EMPIRE BRIGADE is classified as a steam ship.

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