Empire Path Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Empire path Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 21.601 N,2 50.405 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.360017
- Longitude: 2.840083
|
| Wreck Depth |
14.9 m
|
| Water Depth |
20 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
EMPIRE PATH |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
123.7 m |
| Width |
16.2 m |
| Draught |
10.1 |
| Tonnage |
6140 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 24, 1944
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2025 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
May 15, 2025 |
Surveying Details
17.2.45 DW, 2 MASTS VISIBLE ABOVE HIGH WATER, IN 512118N, 025106E. (NOI/C OSTENDE 18.1.45) - NM 515/45. H0619/45 2.4.45 G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S LAID 1C N OF WK. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 966/45. 8.8.45 POSN NOW 512142N, 025022E. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 2323/45. H3697/52 10.10.53 DRIFT SWEEP 28.8.53. CLEAR AT 28FT, FOUL AT 29FT, LEAST E/S 33FT IN GEN DEPTH 66FT. WK IS 37FT ABOVE SEABED IN 512142N, 025022E AND LIES 150DEGS, 500YDS FROM BUOY MARKING IT. FIXED BY HSA. WK IS OF SMALL EXTENT, AND THERE IS NO SCOUR. SEABED EVEN SAND. (HMS SHACKLETON, 10.9.53) - NM 2342/53. H0619/45 20.5.57 RAREFL ADDED TO BUOY. (OSTEND NM 6/35/57) - NM 1084/57 & NM 1745/57. H7262/55 3.3.60 BUOY MOVED TO 1C N OF WK. (OSTEND NM 3/31/60) R/S. H7262/55 6.3.61 SALVAGE OPS COMPLETED. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15MTRS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (OSTENDE NM 2/24/61) - NM 571/61. 12.1.73 SW 15.0MTRS SHOWN IN 512139N, 025029E ON BELGIAN 101. HH342/710/03 31.7.96 NOW IN TWO PORTIONS IN 512142N, 025031E AND 512138.5N, 025030.5E. DEPTH UNCHANGED. (BELGIAN NM 15/121/96) AMEND POSN TO 512140N, 025031E. BR STD. 17.12.02 SHOWN AS WKS SW 15.0MTRS, WITH D/L EXTENDED TO N, IN 5121.617N, 0250.420E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [2002 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 1874. SEP 2010/000138707 17.9.10 SHOWN AS SW 14.9MTRS [LAT] IN 5121.601N, 0250.405E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE DTD 6.10, 1:60,000].
Circumstances of loss
H1310/88/46 28.8.88 MINED 8M OFF OSTEND, IN BALLAST. 3 KILLED. (R VERPOORTE, 28.8.88).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 21.601 N,2 50.405 E
Empire Path on Wreck Map
Empire Path Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the EMPIRE PATH wreck located?
The EMPIRE PATH wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.601 N,2 50.405 E.
How deep is the EMPIRE PATH and where exactly is it located?
The EMPIRE PATH lies at a depth of about 14.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 21.601 N,2 50.405 E.
How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE PATH?
The seabed around the EMPIRE PATH lies at approximately 20 meters deep.
When did the EMPIRE PATH sink?
The EMPIRE PATH sank on Dec 24, 1944.
When was the wreck of the EMPIRE PATH discovered?
The wreck of the EMPIRE PATH was discovered in 1945.
What country did the EMPIRE PATH belong to?
The EMPIRE PATH belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE PATH?
The EMPIRE PATH had a tonnage of 6140 tons.
What type of wreck is the EMPIRE PATH?
The EMPIRE PATH is classified as a steam ship.