Empire Commerce Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Empire commerce Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 26.8 N,1 27.162 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.446667
  • Longitude: 1.452700
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE COMMERCE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 108 m
Width 15.2 m
Tonnage 3857
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1940
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date May 26, 2010

Surveying Details

7.8.72 WK 4C W OF NE SPIT BUOY MARGATE. (WW2 SL). POSN 512646N, 012716E FOR FILING ONLY. H3179/74 4.6.74 NOT LOCATED USING MS47 (ISS 1974). H3179/74 6.12.77 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 . (HMS EGERIA ROS DTD 31.10.77). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA. 17.3.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B. (EGS, HI 1433). NCA. SEP 2019/000262060 6.11.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS, HI1645). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-GOODLEIGH '28, EX-CHRISTOPH V DOORNUM '37. BUILT 1928 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HALIFAX, NS FOR QUEENSBOROUGH. STRUCK MINE OF MARGATE, TAKEN IN TOW AND BEACHED ON MUCKING SANDS, RIVER THAMES. BROKEN UP IN SITU. 2 MEN LOST. (THE EMPIRE SHIPS & WW2 SL).

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE COMMERCE wreck located?

The EMPIRE COMMERCE wreck is located at coordinates 51 26.8 N,1 27.162 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE COMMERCE?

The seabed around the EMPIRE COMMERCE lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE COMMERCE sink?

The EMPIRE COMMERCE sank on Jun 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE COMMERCE discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE COMMERCE was discovered in 1972.

What country did the EMPIRE COMMERCE belong to?

The EMPIRE COMMERCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE COMMERCE carrying?

The EMPIRE COMMERCE was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE COMMERCE?

The EMPIRE COMMERCE had a tonnage of 3857 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE COMMERCE?

The EMPIRE COMMERCE is classified as a steam ship.

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