Empire Toucan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire toucan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 20 N,13 52 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.333333
  • Longitude: -13.866667
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE TOUCAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4421
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 19.11.40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 492000N, 135200W. (0.U 6353/40). NCA. 12.5.70 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 493000N, 134000W. (LLOYDS). 7.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 492000N, 135200W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). IN 400MTRS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920. PASSAGE GARSTON TO PORT SUPLHUR. SUNK BY TORPEDO & GUNFIRE FROM U-47.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 20 N,13 52 W
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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE TOUCAN wreck located?

The EMPIRE TOUCAN wreck is located at coordinates 49 20 N,13 52 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE TOUCAN?

The seabed around the EMPIRE TOUCAN lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE TOUCAN sink?

The EMPIRE TOUCAN sank on Jun 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE TOUCAN discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE TOUCAN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the EMPIRE TOUCAN belong to?

The EMPIRE TOUCAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE TOUCAN carrying?

The EMPIRE TOUCAN was carrying ballast,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE TOUCAN?

The EMPIRE TOUCAN had a tonnage of 4421 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE TOUCAN?

The EMPIRE TOUCAN is classified as a steam ship.

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