Empire Merchant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire merchant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 23 N,13 24 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.383333
  • Longitude: -13.400000
Water Depth 2780 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE MERCHANT
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 121.3 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 4864
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 16, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 552100N, 134000W. 7.8.87 7.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 552300N, 132400W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). PLOTS IN 2780 MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (KAYE, SON & CO). PASSAGE AVOMOUTH FOR KINGSTON, JAMAICA. TORPEDOED BY U-100.

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE MERCHANT wreck located?

The EMPIRE MERCHANT wreck is located at coordinates 55 23 N,13 24 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE MERCHANT?

The seabed around the EMPIRE MERCHANT lies at approximately 2780 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE MERCHANT sink?

The EMPIRE MERCHANT sank on Aug 16, 1940.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE MERCHANT discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE MERCHANT was discovered in 1940.

What country did the EMPIRE MERCHANT belong to?

The EMPIRE MERCHANT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE MERCHANT?

The EMPIRE MERCHANT had a tonnage of 4864 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE MERCHANT?

The EMPIRE MERCHANT is classified as a motor vessel.

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