Empress Of Midland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Empress of midland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.55 N,1 39.628 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.459167
  • Longitude: 1.660467
Wreck Depth 21.5 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPRESS OF MIDLAND
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.8 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 2224
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2018

Surveying Details

H4702/18 13.8.18 POSN 512730N, 013915E. 56FT WATER OVER WK. (C IN C NORE). - FNM 533/18 & FNM 610/18.. H932/53 30.1.53 LOCATED IN 512729N, 013944E [OGB] USING DECCA. A SMALL HUMP WHICH MAY NOT BE A WK WITH SHALLOW SCOUR. NO A/S CONTACT OBTAINED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72FT IN GEN DEPTH 78FT. SCOUR 8FT. SEA BED SAND SHELL & MUD. (HMS FRANKLIN, 29.1.53). RETAIN AS WK 9FMS 2FT. NCA. 7.5.68 SHOWN AS WK 12FMS. LC 610. H5197/70 10.12.70 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED ABOUT 2 CABLES N. (ISS ROS DTD 11.70). 13.6.72 AMEND TO WK 21.5MTRS [LAT]. NC 1828. H2946/73 12.6.73 LOCATED FOUND DURING CABLE ROUTE SURVEY IN 512731.5N, 013943.5E [OGB] USING DECCA. 2MTRS HIGH. (GPO MARINE BRANCH K6615/8 & 3). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/667/01 4.1.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 ON 100MTR SCALE AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED DEAD. SEP 2018/000061842 19.7.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2017-2018. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CANADA SS LINES, MONTREAL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-1. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 27.55 N,1 39.628 E
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FAQ

Where is the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND wreck located?

The EMPRESS OF MIDLAND wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.55 N,1 39.628 E.

How deep is the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND and where exactly is it located?

The EMPRESS OF MIDLAND lies at a depth of about 21.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 27.55 N,1 39.628 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND?

The seabed around the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND sink?

The EMPRESS OF MIDLAND sank on Mar 27, 1916.

When was the wreck of the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND discovered?

The wreck of the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND was discovered in 1916.

What country did the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND belong to?

The EMPRESS OF MIDLAND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND carrying?

The EMPRESS OF MIDLAND was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND?

The EMPRESS OF MIDLAND had a tonnage of 2224 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPRESS OF MIDLAND?

The EMPRESS OF MIDLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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