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
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 BUOY WITHDRAWN.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].
Last Amended Date May 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

H1310/88/46 28.8.88 MINED 8M OFF OSTEND, IN BALLAST. 3 KILLED. (R VERPOORTE, 28.8.88).

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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.

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