Empress Of Japan (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empress of japan (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 2.198 N,5 14.241 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.036633
  • Longitude: -5.237350
Wreck Depth 82.37 m
Water Depth 87 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPRESS OF JAPAN (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Sonar Length 29.7
Sonar Width 18.5
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 91
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 050.0,,002.0,170.0
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2017

Surveying Details

H3671/72 13.9.72 LOCATED IN 550209N, 051414W [OGB] USING HIFIX AND DECCA [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 84MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 88MTRS. NO SCOUR. MUD BOTTOM. LENGTH ABOUT 90FT BUT SCATTERED. LIES ABOUT 110/290 DEGS. REPORTED TO HMS FOX BY FV RESILIENCE AND SAID TO BE EMPRESS OF JAPAN. (HMS FOX, H525 1972). INS AS WK 46FMS. BR STD. H2265/73 13.6.73 AMENDED TO WK 84MTRS. BR STD. H5982/82 10.11.82 WK SHOWN IN 550217N, 051413W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS A - PLOT 8, [1972]. SEP 2017/000036782 27.6.17 EXAM'D 11.2.17 IN 5502.198N, 0517.241W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 82.37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 87MTRS, LENGTH 29.7MTRS, WIDTH 18.5MTRS, HEIGHT 4.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 91/271 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 50MTRS, 2MRS DEEP, TOWARD 170/350 DEGS. SMALL WRECK IN TWO PARTS WITH STERN BROKEN AWAY AND LYING TO THE N OF THE FORE SECTION. TWO SECTIONS ARE GENERALLY INTACT WITH A LIST TO STARBOARD. ADDITIONAL OBJECT, POSSIBLY SHIPS BOILER APPROX 45MTRS TO SE. (MMT, HI1509). AMEND NDW 82MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

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FAQ

Where is the EMPRESS OF JAPAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EMPRESS OF JAPAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 2.198 N,5 14.241 W.

How deep is the EMPRESS OF JAPAN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EMPRESS OF JAPAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 82.37 meters and is located at coordinates 55 2.198 N,5 14.241 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPRESS OF JAPAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EMPRESS OF JAPAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 87 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the EMPRESS OF JAPAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EMPRESS OF JAPAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1972.

What type of wreck is the EMPRESS OF JAPAN (POSSIBLY)?

The EMPRESS OF JAPAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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