Empire Defender Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire defender Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 13.5 N,8 55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.225000
  • Longitude: 8.916667
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE DEFENDER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 132.6 m
Width 16.8 m
Tonnage 5649
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source other
Surveying Details 7.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 18M S OF GALITA ISLAND, IN 371330N, 085500E APPROX. (EMPIRE SHIPS). NCA, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2002

Circumstances of loss

11.6.40 VESSEL, BUILT 1910 BY TECKLENBORG, KNOWN AS 'FELCE' WAS SEIZED AT HAIFA ON 11.6.40 & RENAMED 'EMPIRE DEFENDER'. ON PASSAGE FROM GLASGOW TO MALTA UNESCORTED. SHE WAS ATTACKED BY AERIAL TORPEDO FROM ENEMY PLANE & BECAME A BLAZING WRECK. SHORTLY AFTER BEING ABANDONED BY CREW, SHE BLEW UP & SANK. OF 62 CREW & SEVEN GUNNERS, FOUR CREW KILLED, THE REMAINDER TAKEN PRISONERS OF WAR. (THE EMPIRE SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE DEFENDER wreck located?

The EMPIRE DEFENDER wreck is located at coordinates 37 13.5 N,8 55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE DEFENDER?

The seabed around the EMPIRE DEFENDER lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE DEFENDER sink?

The EMPIRE DEFENDER sank on Nov 15, 1941.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE DEFENDER discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE DEFENDER was discovered in 1941.

What country did the EMPIRE DEFENDER belong to?

The EMPIRE DEFENDER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE DEFENDER carrying?

The EMPIRE DEFENDER was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE DEFENDER?

The EMPIRE DEFENDER had a tonnage of 5649 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE DEFENDER?

The EMPIRE DEFENDER is classified as a steam ship.

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