Empire Ghyll Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Empire ghyll Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 40.091 N,1 17.864 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.668183
  • Longitude: 1.297733
Wreck Depth 12.3 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE GHYLL
Type collier
Flag GB
Length 82.9 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 61
Sonar Width 42.6
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 304
Tonnage 2011
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1941
Scour Dimensions ,,000.6,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03636/41 28.11.41 H03636/41 28.11.41 DW 061.5DEGS, 3.62M FROM E BARROW BN, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL(3)G.10S, 125DEGS, 0.5C FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2834/41. H03636/41 1.7.44 H03636/41 1.7.44 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 5FMS 5FT. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1402/44. H03636/41 29.10.45 H03636/41 29.10.45 DISPERSED TO CLEARANCE OF 45FT. WK IN 2 PORTIONS. NE PORTION SWEPT CLEAR AT 45FT, FOUL AT 46FT. SW PORTION CLEAR AT 46FT, FOUL AT 47FT. POSN 514003N, 011800E. (SHEERNESS, 10.10.45). - NM 3449/45. H03636/41 22.8.50 H03636/41 & H6681/49 22.8.50 EXAM'D IN 514004N, 011755E. SWEPT CLEAR 40FT, FOUL 42FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44FT IN GEN DEPTH 50-52FT. SLIGHT SCOUR TO 4FT BELOW SEABED. (HMS FRANKLYN, 14.10.49 & SCOTT). BR STD. H6681/49 20.7.53 H6681/49 20.7.53 EXAM' D IN 514008N, 011759E [OGB] USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 40FT, FOUL 41FT. LEAST E/S DEPT 48FT IN GEN DEPTH 53FT. WK IS OF SMALL EXTENT. LIES IN SCOUR 7FT DEEP. (HMS SHACKLETON, 13.7.53). NCA. H1325/59 26.8.59 H1325/59 26.8.59 WK LOCATED IN 514004N, 011759E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41FT. (ECES, HI 50/58). NCA. H5717/61 27.7.62 H5717/61 27.7.62 LEAST E/S DEPTH 50FT IN GEN DEPTH 50FT. SCOUR 55FT. (HMS ECHO, 1961). H1767/66 3.5.66 H1767/66 3.5.66 EXAM'D IN 514003N, 011805E [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR 37FT, FOUL 38FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46FT IN GEN DEPTH 51FT. SCOUR 56FT. (HMS ECHO, HI 7/65). - NM 849/66. H4399/71 21.9.71 H4399/71 21.9.71 NOT LOCATED AFTER THOROUGH SEARCH BY SONAR AND E/S. (HMS EGERIA, 1971). CHART AS FOUL. NE 1975. H3921/73 25.1.78 H3921/73 25.1.78 LOCATED IN 514004N, 011758E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 12.2MTRS, FOUL 12.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 16.2MTRS. A SMALL WK. PIECES OF WKGE STAND VERY CLEARLY ABOVE SEABED. (PLA WK REPORT 13/77 DTD 7.10.77). - NM 295/78. HH244/430/05 19.4.99 HH244/430/05 19.4.99 EXAM'D 31.3.99 IN 5140.059N, 0117.969E [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.2 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.6MTRS. WRECKAGE IS CONTAINED WITHIN AN AREA 35MTRS RADIUS. VERY LITTLE SCOUR. AMEND TO WK 13.2MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT 14/99). AMEND TO WK 13.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH244/430/09 16.1.04 HH244/430/09 16.1.04 WK 12.3MTRS SHOWN IN 5140.080N, 0117.860E [WGD] ON PLA SURVEY 215/5 DTD JUN-JUL'03. - NM 635/04. 6.3.07 6.3.07 EXAM'D 9.7.03 IN 5140.0894N, 0117.8709E [WGD]. SWEPT CLEAR 12.3, FOUL 12.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.8 IN GEN DEPTH 17.2MTRS. SCOUR 0.6MTR DEEP. AREA OF WRECKAGE COVERING 65MTRS BY 30MTRS, LYING 145/325 DEGS. SMALLER PATCH LIES 060 DEGS 100MTRS AWAY. CHART AS SW 12.3MTRS. (PLA WK RECORD DTD 20.8.03). AMEND SW 12.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2021/000262046 11.10.21 EXAM'D BY BDC DW LOCATED IN 5140.091N, 0117.864E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.64MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17.5MTRS. LENGTH 61MTRS, WIDTH 42.6MTRS, HT 4.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 304DEGS.(PLA SURVEY, DTD 15.07.2015, H525). NFA. RETAIN DW 12.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2021

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A MINE AND SANK NEAR GUNFLEET WHILST ON PASSAGE SUNDERLAND TO LONDON. (LL WW2).

General Comments

WRECKAGE WITHIN AREA 35MTRS IN RADIUS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 40.091 N,1 17.864 E
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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE GHYLL wreck located?

The EMPIRE GHYLL wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.091 N,1 17.864 E.

How deep is the EMPIRE GHYLL and where exactly is it located?

The EMPIRE GHYLL lies at a depth of about 12.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 40.091 N,1 17.864 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE GHYLL?

The seabed around the EMPIRE GHYLL lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE GHYLL sink?

The EMPIRE GHYLL sank on Oct 18, 1941.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE GHYLL discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE GHYLL was discovered in 1941.

What country did the EMPIRE GHYLL belong to?

The EMPIRE GHYLL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE GHYLL carrying?

The EMPIRE GHYLL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE GHYLL?

The EMPIRE GHYLL had a tonnage of 2011 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE GHYLL?

The EMPIRE GHYLL is classified as a collier.

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