Empire Lotus Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Empire lotus Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
44 5.25 N,62 7 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 95 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | EMPIRE LOTUS |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 105.5 m |
| Width | 15.5 m |
| Draught | 7.3 |
| Tonnage | 3683 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 12, 1942 |
| Original Detection Year | 1942 |
| Last Detection Year | 1987 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 440600N, 620700W. (LLOYDS). H558/59 25.7.68 H558/59 25.7.68 NDW SHOWN IN 440515N, 620700W ON CANADIAN 4013. NE 729. 18.11.87 18.11.87 STILL SHOWN AS NDW ON CANADIAN 4013 [APR'80 EDN]. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 18, 1987 |
Circumstances of loss
FOUNDERED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR BELFAST. (LLOYDS).
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