Empire Volunteer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire volunteer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 43 N,15 17 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.716667
  • Longitude: -15.283333
Water Depth 400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE VOLUNTEER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5319
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 564300N, 151700W. 3.8.87 3.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK 250 MILES W OF THE HEBRIDES. (DODS).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY HARBOUR MAINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (J CORY & SONS). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 521NHP. PASSAGE WABANA, NEWFOUNDLAND FOR GLASGOW. TORPEDOED BY U-48. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE VOLUNTEER wreck located?

The EMPIRE VOLUNTEER wreck is located at coordinates 56 43 N,15 17 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE VOLUNTEER?

The seabed around the EMPIRE VOLUNTEER lies at approximately 400 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE VOLUNTEER sink?

The EMPIRE VOLUNTEER sank on Sep 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE VOLUNTEER discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE VOLUNTEER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the EMPIRE VOLUNTEER belong to?

The EMPIRE VOLUNTEER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE VOLUNTEER?

The EMPIRE VOLUNTEER had a tonnage of 5319 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE VOLUNTEER?

The EMPIRE VOLUNTEER is classified as a steam ship.

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