Empress Eugenie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empress eugenie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 48.098 N,4 15.348 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.801633
  • Longitude: -4.255800
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPRESS EUGENIE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 57 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 61
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 6.8
Orientation 145
Tonnage 582
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1861
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source fishing vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 7, 2000

Surveying Details

HH100/351/02 21.2.90 HH100/351/02 21.2.90 WK REPORTED BY FISHERMAN. POTTERY RECOVERED FROM TRAWL, WHILE SECURED ABOVE WK, WHICH BEARS MARK OF THE 'WEST OF FRANCE STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'. (K. HURLEY, 19.2.90). HH100/351/02 18.6.90 HH100/351/02 18.6.90 DIVED ON 28.5.90 IN 534810N, 041504W IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS, APPROX. IRON OR STEEL CONSTRUCTION AND QUITE BROKEN UP. HIGHEST PART STANDS 3 TO 4MTRS HIGH. LENGTH 100 TO 120FT, WIDTH ABOUT 40FT. MORE POTTERY RECOVERED. (K. HURLEY, 1.6.90). HH100/351/11 10.9.96 HH100/351/11 10.9.96 LOCATED IN 534804N, 041516W [OGB] USING GPS. IDENTIFIED AS 'EMPRESS EUGENIE'. GENERALLY BURIED WITH BOWS UP. (J SHAW). BR STD. HH090/705/01 3.10.96 HH090/705/01 3.10.96 EXAM'D 28.4.96 IN 534805.9N, 041520.9W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.1 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.8MTRS. LENGTH 61MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LIES UPRIGHT AND IS PARTLY BROKEN AND BURIED. (NP 1008, HI 705). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

MADE WATER IN HEAVY WEATHER, ENGINE ROOM FILLED AND FIRES EXTINGUISHED. CREW OF 27 AND 7 PASSENGERS ESCAPED IN TWO BOATS. RESCUED BY THE STEAMER 'COUNTESS OF GALLOWAY'. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR LONDON VIA FALMOUTH AND PENZANCE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LONDON AND LIVERPOOL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, WELL BROKEN AND BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the EMPRESS EUGENIE wreck located?

The EMPRESS EUGENIE wreck is located at coordinates 53 48.098 N,4 15.348 W.

How deep is the EMPRESS EUGENIE and where exactly is it located?

The EMPRESS EUGENIE lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 53 48.098 N,4 15.348 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPRESS EUGENIE?

The seabed around the EMPRESS EUGENIE lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the EMPRESS EUGENIE sink?

The EMPRESS EUGENIE sank on Jan 25, 1861.

When was the wreck of the EMPRESS EUGENIE discovered?

The wreck of the EMPRESS EUGENIE was discovered in 1990.

What country did the EMPRESS EUGENIE belong to?

The EMPRESS EUGENIE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the EMPRESS EUGENIE carrying?

The EMPRESS EUGENIE was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EMPRESS EUGENIE?

The EMPRESS EUGENIE had a tonnage of 582 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPRESS EUGENIE?

The EMPRESS EUGENIE is classified as a steam ship.

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