Empress Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Empress Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 9.653 N,6 24.893 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.160883
  • Longitude: -6.414883
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPRESS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.7 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1315
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1897
Original Detection Year 1897
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 15, 1980

Surveying Details

MAY 1897 WRECK OF SS EMPRESS WITH MAINMAST ABOVE WATER, LIES SUNK 2M W OF CARNSORE POINT IN 520940N, 062450W APPROX. (COMMISSION OF IRISH LIGHTS, NOTICE DTD MAY 1897). INS WRECK (OLD SYMBOL). - NM 321/1897. 1923 AMENDED TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 2049. H3160/80 12.8.80 H3160/80 12.8.80 NOT KNOWN OF AS A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (HBR MASTER, KILMORE QUAY). NCA. 4.5.78 4.5.78 SHOWN AS DW IN 520938N, 062450W. NC 1178.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1889 BY GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W CURWEN, LIVERPOOL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 136 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SEVILLE FOR AYR. WAS WRECKED ON BLACK ROCK, CARNSORE, WEXFORD. (SII).

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FAQ

Where is the EMPRESS wreck located?

The EMPRESS wreck is located at coordinates 52 9.653 N,6 24.893 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPRESS?

The seabed around the EMPRESS lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the EMPRESS sink?

The EMPRESS sank on Mar 21, 1897.

When was the wreck of the EMPRESS discovered?

The wreck of the EMPRESS was discovered in 1897.

What country did the EMPRESS belong to?

The EMPRESS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPRESS carrying?

The EMPRESS was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the EMPRESS?

The EMPRESS had a tonnage of 1315 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPRESS?

The EMPRESS is classified as a steam ship.

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