Empire Otter Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Empire otter Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 40.032 N,4 51.065 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.667200
  • Longitude: -4.851083
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE OTTER
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 112.8 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.4
Tonnage 4670
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2007

Surveying Details

SANK 25M SW OF HARTLAND POINT. (WW2SL). POSN ALSO GIVEN AS 15-20M NNE OF TREVOSE HD & 10M E OF TREVOSE HD. (LL WW2). H7613/52 5.12.52 H7613/52 5.12.52 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 504000N, 045100W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1156. 14.11.72 14.11.72 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC PA 11FMS [20MTRS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1178. HH100/351/20 6.9.07 6.9.07 DATA RE-ASSESSED. EMPIRE OTTER WAS POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED, BY DIVERS IN 2003 [HH100/351/20 REFERS], IN 5057.728N, 0500.165W [WGD]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE WK PA USC 20MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX- TORINO BUILT 1920, STRUCK A MINE AND SANK 25M SW OF HARTLAND PT, WHILST ON PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON FOR AVONMOUTH. (WW2SL, LL WW2, EMPIRE SHIPS).

General Comments

See Also: 62799

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE OTTER wreck located?

The EMPIRE OTTER wreck is located at coordinates 50 40.032 N,4 51.065 W.

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

The EMPIRE OTTER lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 50 40.032 N,4 51.065 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE OTTER?

The seabed around the EMPIRE OTTER lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE OTTER sink?

The EMPIRE OTTER sank on Feb 16, 1941.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE OTTER discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE OTTER was discovered in 1941.

What country did the EMPIRE OTTER belong to?

The EMPIRE OTTER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE OTTER carrying?

The EMPIRE OTTER was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE OTTER?

The EMPIRE OTTER had a tonnage of 4670 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE OTTER?

The EMPIRE OTTER is classified as a tanker.

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