Empire Windrush Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire windrush Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 0 N,2 11 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.000000
  • Longitude: 2.183333
Water Depth 2600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name EMPIRE WINDRUSH
Type liner
Tonnage 14651
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1954
Original Detection Year 1954
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2102/54 26.4.54 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 370000N, 021100E APPROX. (EMPIRE SHIPS & LL). TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-MONTE ROSA. BUILT IN 1930 BY BLOHM & VOSS, HAMBURG. PASSAGE FROM YOKOHAMA FOR SOUTHAMPTON. CAUGHT FIRE & GUTTED AFTER AN EXPLOSION IN HER ENGINE-ROOM. SANK STERN FIRST. OF 1264 PASSENGERS [TROOPS, WOMEN & CHILDREN] & 222 CREW, FOUR LOST. (EMPIRE SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE WINDRUSH wreck located?

The EMPIRE WINDRUSH wreck is located at coordinates 37 0 N,2 11 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE WINDRUSH?

The seabed around the EMPIRE WINDRUSH lies at approximately 2600 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE WINDRUSH sink?

The EMPIRE WINDRUSH sank on Mar 29, 1954.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE WINDRUSH discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE WINDRUSH was discovered in 1954.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE WINDRUSH?

The EMPIRE WINDRUSH had a tonnage of 14651 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE WINDRUSH?

The EMPIRE WINDRUSH is classified as a liner.

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