Empire Nutfield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire nutfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 3 N,8 9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.050000
  • Longitude: -8.150000
Water Depth 500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE NUTFIELD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1561
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1946
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

22.10.46 N6524/46 22.10.46 SCUTTLED IN 480300N, 080900W IN DEEP WATER. (M6612/46). NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART. H4169/87 4.8.87 H4169/87 4.8.87 SAILED 1.9.46, SUNK 3.9.46 IN 480300N, 080900W. (D/NHB/9/7/1 LM DTD 29.6.87). PLOTS IN APPROX 500MTRS. 13.6.90 13.6.90 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON SPANISH 4A. NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART. 3.11.08 3.11.08 SHOWN ON FRENCH 7211 [4TH EDN' 08, 1:1000,000].

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED WITH CARGO OF CHEMICAL AMMUNITION.

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE NUTFIELD wreck located?

The EMPIRE NUTFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 48 3 N,8 9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE NUTFIELD?

The seabed around the EMPIRE NUTFIELD lies at approximately 500 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE NUTFIELD sink?

The EMPIRE NUTFIELD sank on Sep 3, 1946.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE NUTFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE NUTFIELD was discovered in 1946.

What country did the EMPIRE NUTFIELD belong to?

The EMPIRE NUTFIELD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE NUTFIELD carrying?

The EMPIRE NUTFIELD was carrying armament,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE NUTFIELD?

The EMPIRE NUTFIELD had a tonnage of 1561 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE NUTFIELD?

The EMPIRE NUTFIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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