Empire Otter Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire otter Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 57.728 N,5 0.165 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.962133
  • Longitude: -5.002750
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 62 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 15.9 m
Draught 8.4
Sonar Length 133.4
Sonar Width 18.4
Shadow Height 2.9
Orientation 26
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 1999
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2007

Surveying Details

FOR PREVIOUS HISTORY SEE [17750]. HH090/799/01 7.6.99 HH090/799/01 7.6.99 WK EXAM'D IN 5057.728N, 0500.165W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.5 IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 133.4MTRS, WIDTH 18.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.9MTRS. LIES 026/206 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. MAGNETOMETER NOT AVAILABLE. SEABED SAND. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (NP 1008, HI 799). WELL COLLAPSED. INS AS WK 49MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/20 29.8.03 HH100/351/20 29.8.03 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. INTACT AND UPRIGHT IN 64MTRS. STANDS 11MTRS HIGH. BOW UPRIGHT WITH EVIDENCE OF IMPACT WITH SEABED, FLAT DECK AFT FOR 30-40MTRS, THEN COMPETE BREAK IN WK (DOWN TO SEABED). STERN UPRIGHT WITH LITTLE EVIDENCE OF ANY STRUCTURE ABOVE DECK LEVEL. BRIDGE LATER FOUND ON SEABED BY PORT SIDE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AND SINGLE SCREW (NOTED BY P KING). THE ABOVE DECK LAYOUT, THE TYPE OF ENGINE AND THE OVERALL AGE OF THE WRECK PROVE WK IS NOT REWA. CROCKERY FOUND BY T WOODCOCK WITH SS AMSCO MARKINGS IDENTIFY THE WK AS EMPIRE OTTER. LAYOUT OF DECK AND LACK OF ANY STRUCTURE ABOVE DECK LEVEL HELP TO CONFIRM THIS IDENTITY. (M ADES, EMAIL DTD 25.8.03). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-AMSCO, EX-TORINO. BUILT IN 1920 BY INTERNATIONAL SB CO, PASCAGOULA, MI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 378NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY INTERNATIONAL MARINE IRON WORKS, HOUSTON, TEXAS. PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON FOR AVONMOUTH. CARGO CRUDE OIL. SANK FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION, PROBABLY AS A RESULT OF STRIKING A BRITISH MINE. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, WELL COLLAPSED See Also: 17750

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE OTTER wreck located?

The EMPIRE OTTER wreck is located at coordinates 50 57.728 N,5 0.165 W.

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

The EMPIRE OTTER lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 57.728 N,5 0.165 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE OTTER?

The seabed around the EMPIRE OTTER lies at approximately 62 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 1999.

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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