Empire Panther (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire panther (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 10.811 N,5 34.675 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.180183
  • Longitude: -5.577917
Wreck Depth 82 m
Water Depth 94 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 130
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 9
Tonnage 5600
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2015

Surveying Details

H0148/43 6.1.43 WK IN 521100N, 053300W. (MS SUMMARY NO 168). NCA. SANK ABOUT 8M OFF STRUMBLE HEAD, FROM THIS INFORMATION IT IS CONSIDERED PROBABLE THAT THE VESSEL WAS MAKING FOR FISHGUARD FROM HER POSN WHEN MINED AND THAT THE POSN OF SINKING WOULD IN THAT CASE BE ABOUT 520600N, 051500W. (TRADE DIVISION STATISTICAL SECTION). NCA. POSN 521100N, 053300W RETAINED FOR PRESENT. (HMS BLACKFLY). H1950/76 11.11.80 WK EXAM'D 25.4.80 IN 521050N,053435W USING HF6 [2 LOP] AND DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 82.5 IN GEN DEPTH 94MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. LYING IN TWO PARTS APPROX N/S. (HMS BEAGLE HI 40/80). INS AS WK 82MTRS. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5210.850N, 0534.686W. SEP 2015/000178837 4.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, WK FOUND IN 5210.811N, 0534.675W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 85.12MTRS. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 9MTRS. NFS. (CEFAS DS11/12/13, 2012-13). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH, POSN AMENDED.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR CARDIFF. MINED & BLEW UP ON SINKING. (DODS, WEST. APP LIST, & WW2SL).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS ABOUT 40MTRS APART

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 10.811 N,5 34.675 W.

How deep is the EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 82 meters and is located at coordinates 52 10.811 N,5 34.675 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 94 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY) sink?

The EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 1, 1943.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY) carrying?

The EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY)?

The EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5600 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY)?

The EMPIRE PANTHER (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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