Empire Frost (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire frost (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 36.093 N,5 56.576 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.601550
  • Longitude: -5.942933
Wreck Depth 95 m
Water Depth 118 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 131.7 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 10.4
Sonar Length 153
Sonar Width 20.3
Orientation 37
Tonnage 7005
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 10, 2000

Surveying Details

H5827/59 23.10.59 H5827/59 23.10.59 LOCATED ON 3.9.59 IN 513614N, 055622W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 318FT IN GEN DEPTH 372FT. SCOUR 4FT. SEABED OF SAND. WRECK RISES 58FT FROM BOTTOM. (HMS SHACKLETON, REPORT DTD 22.9.59). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 6.4.72 6.4.72 AMEND TO WK 97METRES. NC 1478. H5001/72 3.7.79 H5001/72 3.7.79 EXAM'D 10.12.78 IN 513604N, 055637W [OGB]. E/S DEPTH 99MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 113MTRS. LEAST DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. VERY LARGE WK. DCS3 HT 18MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 150MTRS. LYING 030/210DEG. NOT FULLY SURVEYED AS WEATHER VERY BAD. (HMS HECATE, HI 33A/78). RETAIN WK 97MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1921/80 31.3.80 H1921/80 31.3.80 LOCATED IN 513604N, 055631W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 102.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 118MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. LEAST DEPTH BY HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HEIGHTING 95.4MTRS, BY SHADOW 103.8MTRS. MAST EVIDENT. LYING 037/217DEGS, BOW S. LENGTH 153MTRS, BEAM 20.3MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 52/80). AMEND TO WK 95MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 22.11.01 22.11.01 EUT POSN: 5136.093N, 0556.576W. NE 1478.

Circumstances of loss

12.3.1941 BUILT IN 1940 BY LITHGOWS LTD. KINGSTON YARD, PORT GLASGOW. PASSAGE BALTIMORE FOR BARRY. EMPLOYED AS A MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. BOMBED AND DAMAGED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT IN ST GEORGES CHANNEL ON 12.3.1941. TAKEN IN TOW BY THE DUTCH TUG SEINE. SHE WAS BOMBED AGAIN NEXT DAY AND SANK WITH THE LOSS OF 6 MEN. (WW2 SL & THE EMPIRE SHIPS).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS S, MAST EVIDENT

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 36.093 N,5 56.576 W.

How deep is the EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 95 meters and is located at coordinates 51 36.093 N,5 56.576 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 118 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 13, 1941.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1959.

What country did the EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY)?

The EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7005 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY)?

The EMPIRE FROST (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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