Empire Warrior Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Empire warrior Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 6.4 N,7 24.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.106667
  • Longitude: -7.401667
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE WARRIOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.4 m
Width 10.8 m
Tonnage 1036
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H227/46 23.1.46 H227/46 23.1.46 DW PA IN 370624N, 072406W. (CADIZ TNM 49/1801). - NM 212/46. H227/46 6.3.46 H227/46 6.3.46 AMENDED TO NDW PA. (CADIZ NM 3/114/46). BR STD. 5.7.68 5.7.68 SHOWN AS DW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 92. H1193/67 9.9.71 H1193/67 9.9.71 EUR POSN: 370620N, 072400W. NC 92. 23.3.79 23.3.79 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 13 [DEC 1978 EDN]. NCA. AWAIT LARGER SCALE CHART. 14.5.79 14.5.79 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 44B [NC 8.78]. DELETE AT NEXT REVISION. H1193/67 22.6.83 H1193/67 22.6.83 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 4411 [1983 EDN]. AMEND TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2002

Circumstances of loss

20.10.39 BUILT 1921 BY HAMBURG-ELBE SCHIFFS, HAMBURG, AS 'BIANCA'. CAPTURED IN N SEA BY HMS TRANSYLVANIA 20.10.39. RENAMED 'EMPIRE WARRIOR'. PASSAGE THE TYNE & MILFORD HAVEN FOR POMARON, PORTUGAL. DAMAGED BY AIRCRAFT BOMBS. ATTEMPTS MADE BY TRAWLER TO TOW VESSEL TO SHALLOW WATER, BUT IT BROKE ADRIFT AND SANK. ALL CREW SAFE. (WWSSL & EMPIRE SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE WARRIOR wreck located?

The EMPIRE WARRIOR wreck is located at coordinates 37 6.4 N,7 24.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE WARRIOR?

The seabed around the EMPIRE WARRIOR lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE WARRIOR sink?

The EMPIRE WARRIOR sank on Jun 19, 1941.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE WARRIOR discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE WARRIOR was discovered in 1941.

What country did the EMPIRE WARRIOR belong to?

The EMPIRE WARRIOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE WARRIOR carrying?

The EMPIRE WARRIOR was carrying general and mixed goods,coke.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE WARRIOR?

The EMPIRE WARRIOR had a tonnage of 1036 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE WARRIOR?

The EMPIRE WARRIOR is classified as a steam ship.

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