Empire Airman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire airman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 0 N,18 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.000000
  • Longitude: -18.000000
Water Depth 2300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE AIRMAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 136.9 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 6586
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 540000N, 180000W. 12.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 2300MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK APPROX 350 MILES W OF MALIN HEAD. (DODS).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY STABLIMENTO TECHNICO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (M WHITWILL & SON). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 369NHP. PASSAGE WABANA, NEWFOUDLAND FOR CARDIFF. TORPEDOED BY U-100. 29 MEN LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE AIRMAN wreck located?

The EMPIRE AIRMAN wreck is located at coordinates 54 0 N,18 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE AIRMAN?

The seabed around the EMPIRE AIRMAN lies at approximately 2300 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE AIRMAN sink?

The EMPIRE AIRMAN sank on Sep 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE AIRMAN discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE AIRMAN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the EMPIRE AIRMAN belong to?

The EMPIRE AIRMAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE AIRMAN?

The EMPIRE AIRMAN had a tonnage of 6586 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE AIRMAN?

The EMPIRE AIRMAN is classified as a steam ship.

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