Empire Tana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Empire tana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 23.373 N,5 34.405 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.389550
  • Longitude: -5.573417
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE TANA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 123.8 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 10.1
Orientation 135
Tonnage 6148
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1947
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2009

Surveying Details

H6996/53 25.11.53 H6996/53 25.11.53 ST SHOWN IN 542325N, 053427W [OSI] OR 125DEGS, 1.90C FROM BALLYHENRY I. STONE BN ON E9623. (HMS SCOTT, 1953). - NM 2688/53. H4894/54 24.8.54 H4894/54 24.8.54 STF IN 542322N, 053422W [OSI]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 6.1.82 6.1.82 WK HAS BEEN PARTIALLY DISMANTLED AND IS NOW CONSIDERABLY SMALLER IN 542322N, 053422W [OSI]. (PHOTOPLOT PG1636/3 - LP1). NCA. HH288/420/03 13.10.98 HH288/420/03 13.10.98 KNOWN AS THE 'LEES WRECK'. REPORTED TO CONTAIN UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE. (MARITIME & CG AGENCY, LTR DTD 7.10.98). HH288/420/03 18.11.98 HH288/420/03 18.11.98 LOSS DETAILS AS NOTED ABOVE. AT HIGH WATER THE WK IS JUST UNCOVERED. KNOWN AS THE 'LEES WRECK' AFTER A SCRAP MERCHANT WHO USED TO BRING VESSELS INTO STRANGFORD LOUGH IN ORDER TO BREAK THEM UP. (D W CARLISLE, MCA, LTR DTD 13.11.98). 18.3.08 18.3.08 AMENDED TO STP, AS CARRIES INTER-TIDAL TINT, IN 5423.373N, 0534.405W [EUT]. NE 2159. 12.5.14 SEP 2014/000086137 12.5.14 WK DOES NOT QUITE COVER AT HW. TIP OF BOLLARDS (AT W END) WOULD BE ABOUT 0.7MTR ABOVE MHWS. AS BITS DO FALL OFF FROM TIME TO TIME CONSIDER PRUDENT TO RETAIN AS DRYING. (G HENNIGAN & N KEAN, EMAIL DTD 24.4.14). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

14.2.41 EX-CARSO '41. BUILT 1923 BY STABLIMENT TECHICO TRIESTO, TRIESTE. COMPLETED AS CARSO FOR LLOYDS TRIESTINO.TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SCUTTLED 14.2.41 ATKISMAYN, ITALIAN SOMALILAND WHEN PORT WAS CAPTURED BY BRITISH FORCES. PASSED TO THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT AND RENAMED EMPIRE TANA. WAS EXTENSIVLY DAMAGED IN A MULTIPLE COLLISION IN FOG ON 9.2.44 OFF CASABLANCA AND WAS DECLARED NOT WORTHY OF REPAIR. SUNK IN JUNE 1944 AS PART OF GOOSEBURY 5, SWORD BEACH, OUISTREHAM. RAISED IN 1947 AND TOWED BY TUG ZEALANDIA FOR STRANGFORD LOUGH FOR SCRAPPING. GROUNDED IN AND COULD NOT BE REFLOATED. LAY HALF-SUBMERGED FROM 1947 TO MARCH 1966 WHEN DURING SALVAGE OPS A DEPTH CHARGE EXPLODED.

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE TANA wreck located?

The EMPIRE TANA wreck is located at coordinates 54 23.373 N,5 34.405 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE TANA?

The seabed around the EMPIRE TANA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE TANA sink?

The EMPIRE TANA sank on Jan 1, 1947.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE TANA discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE TANA was discovered in 1953.

What country did the EMPIRE TANA belong to?

The EMPIRE TANA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE TANA carrying?

The EMPIRE TANA was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE TANA?

The EMPIRE TANA had a tonnage of 6148 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE TANA?

The EMPIRE TANA is classified as a steam ship.

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