Empire Claire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire claire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 30 N,12 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.500000
  • Longitude: -12.000000
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE CLAIRE
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1956
Original Detection Year 1956
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H419/86 2.8.90 VESSEL, LOADED AT CAIRN RYAN & SUNK IN OPERATION SANDCASTLE IN 563000N, 120000W APPROX, IN GEN DEPTH 2500MTRS. (HB(A)/6/58(58/89) DTD 4.10.89).

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED WITH CARGO OF 16,088 EX-GERMAN BOMBS CONTAINING A NERVE AGENT KNOWN AS 'TABUN'.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 30 N,12 0 W
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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE CLAIRE wreck located?

The EMPIRE CLAIRE wreck is located at coordinates 56 30 N,12 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE CLAIRE?

The seabed around the EMPIRE CLAIRE lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE CLAIRE sink?

The EMPIRE CLAIRE sank on Jul 27, 1956.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE CLAIRE discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE CLAIRE was discovered in 1956.

What cargo was the EMPIRE CLAIRE carrying?

The EMPIRE CLAIRE was carrying armament,chemicals.

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