Empire Fal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire fal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 0 N,11 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.000000
  • Longitude: -11.000000
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE FAL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 118.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Tonnage 4880
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 2, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H151/45 4.7.69 SCUTTLED IN 580000N, 110000W. PLOTS IN APPROX 2000MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED WTH CARGO OF CHEMICAL AMMUNITION BY HMS DEANE. CARGO ALSO REFERRED TO AS 'DEFECTIVE BOMBS' & ALSO AS GAS BOMBS, BELIEVED CARRIED FROM ITALY, & TOO DANGEROUS TO DISCHARGE. (THE EMPIRE SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE FAL wreck located?

The EMPIRE FAL wreck is located at coordinates 58 0 N,11 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE FAL?

The seabed around the EMPIRE FAL lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE FAL sink?

The EMPIRE FAL sank on Jul 2, 1945.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE FAL discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE FAL was discovered in 1945.

What country did the EMPIRE FAL belong to?

The EMPIRE FAL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE FAL carrying?

The EMPIRE FAL was carrying armament,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE FAL?

The EMPIRE FAL had a tonnage of 4880 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE FAL?

The EMPIRE FAL is classified as a steam ship.

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