Empire Turnstone Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire turnstone Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 40 N,28 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.666667
  • Longitude: -28.000000
Water Depth 2800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE TURNSTONE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 6113
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1942
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source published other losses
Surveying Details 5.4.72 SANK IN 544000N, 280000E APPROX. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY COLUMBIA RIVER SB CORP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (KAYE SON & CO). TURBINE ENGINE OF 551NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR PORT SULPHU. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. ALL 46 HANDS WERE LOST. (DODS & WSS VOL 3).

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE TURNSTONE wreck located?

The EMPIRE TURNSTONE wreck is located at coordinates 54 40 N,28 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE TURNSTONE?

The seabed around the EMPIRE TURNSTONE lies at approximately 2800 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE TURNSTONE sink?

The EMPIRE TURNSTONE sank on Oct 22, 1942.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE TURNSTONE discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE TURNSTONE was discovered in 1972.

What country did the EMPIRE TURNSTONE belong to?

The EMPIRE TURNSTONE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE TURNSTONE?

The EMPIRE TURNSTONE had a tonnage of 6113 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE TURNSTONE?

The EMPIRE TURNSTONE is classified as a steam ship.

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