Empire Cormorant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire cormorant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 30 N,11 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.500000
  • Longitude: -11.000000
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE CORMORANT
Type steam ship
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H01965/48 24.6.69 SCUTTLED IN POSN 553000N, 110000W. NCA. H4169/87 4.8.87 SAILED 29.9.45. SINKING POSN UNKNOWN BUT PRESUMED TO BE 553000N, 110000W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). PLOTS IN APPROX 2500 MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED WITH CHEMICAL AMMUNITION CARGO.

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE CORMORANT wreck located?

The EMPIRE CORMORANT wreck is located at coordinates 55 30 N,11 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE CORMORANT?

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

When did the EMPIRE CORMORANT sink?

The EMPIRE CORMORANT sank on Oct 1, 1945.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE CORMORANT discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE CORMORANT was discovered in 1945.

What cargo was the EMPIRE CORMORANT carrying?

The EMPIRE CORMORANT was carrying armament,chemicals.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE CORMORANT?

The EMPIRE CORMORANT is classified as a steam ship.

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