Empress Of Fort William (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Empress of fort william (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 5.048 N,1 17.67 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.084133
  • Longitude: 1.294500
Wreck Depth 18.3 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag CA
Length 76.2 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 20
Tonnage 2181
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0015.0,,000.8,140
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2011

Surveying Details

SANK 2M S FROM DOVER PIER. (WW1SL). H5824/60 3.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 54FT. POSN BY HSA BUT NOT NOTED. (HMS SCOTT, 15.3.60). H5824/60 14.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 48FT, FOUL AT 51FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 75FT. POSN NOT NOTED. (HMS SCOTT 25.4.61). - NM 1637/61. H1280/77/32 29.9.77 POSN 510500N, 011745E. (R A LEE, 14.1.77), H4199/78 10.8.78 LOCATED 1.11.77 IN 510500N, 011745E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.4 IN GEN DEPTH 23-24.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.8MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS. LYING 005/185DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 16MTRS. NE 1892. HH242/400/08 16.9.96 LOCATED IN 510502.5N, 011740.2E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 17.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23.5MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 711, HN DTD 22.8.96). BR STD. HH090/685/01 29.10.96 EXAM'D 24.9.96 IN 510502.5N, 011740.2E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 17.4, FOUL 17.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.1 IN GEN DEPTH 23.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.8MTR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS. LIES 140/320DEGS. IN ONE PIECE WITH NO DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HI 685). AMEND TO SW 17.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2.2.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5105.048N, 0117.670E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.30MTRS. LENGTH 3MTRS (SIC), WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. WELL BROKEN UP, CENTRE OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE THE MOST INTACT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342). QUOTED LENGTH IN ERROR. LIES 020/200 DEGS. DEBRIS CLOSE E. AMEND WK 18.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE 2M S OF DOVER WHILST EN-ROUTE SOUTH SHIELDS TO DUNKIRK. (LL WW1).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 5.048 N,1 17.67 E.

How deep is the EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 18.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 5.048 N,1 17.67 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY) sink?

The EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 27, 1916.

When was the wreck of the EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY) belong to?

The EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY) belonged to CA.

What cargo was the EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY) carrying?

The EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY)?

The EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2181 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY)?

The EMPRESS OF FORT WILLIAM (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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