Justicia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Justicia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 39.783 N,7 43.219 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.663050
  • Longitude: -7.720317
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JUSTICIA
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 225.6 m
Width 26.2 m
Draught 13.1
Sonar Length 224
Sonar Width 50
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 175
Tonnage 32234
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3740/69 9.7.69 H3740/69 9.7.69 REMAINS OF LARGE LINER SPREAD OUT OVER CONSIDERABLE AREA, SURVEYED BY SV 'HELP' IN 1956. 12 BOILERS IN TWO BANKS OF 6. STANDS 10FT HIGH IN 230FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, LTR DTD 4.7.69). INS WK 36FMS IN 553950N, 074308W [OGB]. NC 2722 - NM 1416/69. 11.6.74 11.6.74 POSN GIVEN IN TWO GERMAN SUBMARINE LOGS WAS APPROX 553800N, 073900W. JUSTICIA WAS THE SECOND LARGEST SHIP AFLOAT AT THE TIME OF LOSS. (RISDON BEAZLEY, TELECON 11.6.74). H2175/81 7.1.81 H2175/81 7.1.81 EXAM'D 3.3.80 IN 553946N, 074312W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP] LEAST E/S DEPTH 56 IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. VERY LARGE WK, APPARENTLY WELL BROKEN UP. LENGTH 290 MTRS, LYING N/S. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/79-80). BR STD. HH100/351/21 8.10.03 HH100/351/21 8.10.03 DIVED 9.6.03 IN LISTED POSN. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH BY ECHO SOUNDER. NO SCOUR. GENERALLY VERY BROKEN UP. TWO ROWS OF 6 BOILERS CLEARLY VISIBLE. BOWS STAND UPRIGHT WITH ANCHORS STILL IN PLACE. (C R POOLE). NCA. HH100/351/21 28.11.03 HH100/351/21 28.11.03 DIVED IN 5539.754N, 0743.262W [WGD]. DEPTH TO TIP OF BOW 54MTRS BY DIVER'S GAUGE, GEN DEPTH 70MTRS MAX. SEABED FINE WHITE SAND SCATTERING OF GRAVEL. BOW INTACT AND BROKEN OFF, OTHERWISE WELL BROKEN AND COLLAPSED TO THE STERN. LENGTH 230MTRS. HAS NOT BEEN SALVAGED, PROBABLY BROKEN UP BY EXPOSURE TO N ATLANTIC. SERVICE TUNNEL RUNS FROM BOW BREAK TO THE BOILER ROOMS WHERE ALL BOILERS REMAIN EXPOSED, THE SURROUNDING STRUCTURE HAVING COLLAPSED. WK LIES OVER TO PORT SIDE, MAJORITY OF THE HULL ON BOTH SIDES HAS COLLAPSED DOWN TO SEABED LEVEL. HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY DIMENSIONS AND OBVIOUS FEATURES. A BELL HAS BEEN RECOVERED BUT IS NOT NAMED. (L BISHOP). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 23.4.07 23.4.07 LOCATED IN 5539.783N, 0743.219W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. LENGTH 224MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS, HT 8MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 175/355 DEGS. COLLAPSED. TWO ROWS OF BOILERS APPARENTLY VISIBLE IN M/B IMAGE. AMEND WK 58MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 58.67MTRS. (GSI). RETAIN WK 58MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

19.7.18 EX-STATENDAM. UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN 1914 BY HARLAND & WOLFF, BELFAST FOR HOLLAND-AMERICKA LINE. WORK STOPPED ON OUTBREAK OF WW1. WAS REQUESTIONED BY THE ADMIRALTY AND COMPLETED IN 1917 AS A TROOPSHIP. TWELVE BOILERS, TWO 4 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES & EXHAUST TURBINE, TRIPLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NEW YORK IN CONVOY. WAS ATTACKED BY U54, U64 & U124 OFF NW COAST OF IRELAND ON 19.7.18. THE ENGINE ROOM WAS HIT & VESSEL TAKEN IN TOW, BUT WAS ATTACKED AGAIN FOLLOWING DAY, HIT IN PORT SIDE & SANK STERN FIRST. SURVIVORS WERE TAKEN OFF BY ESCORT HMS MARNE WHICH SUCCEEDED IN SINKING U124. (DODS, KRIEG ZUR SEE & SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP OVER TO PORT, BOW ?SOUTH, INTACT & UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 39.783 N,7 43.219 W
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FAQ

Where is the JUSTICIA wreck located?

The JUSTICIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 39.783 N,7 43.219 W.

How deep is the JUSTICIA and where exactly is it located?

The JUSTICIA lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 55 39.783 N,7 43.219 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JUSTICIA?

The seabed around the JUSTICIA lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the JUSTICIA sink?

The JUSTICIA sank on Jul 20, 1918.

When was the wreck of the JUSTICIA discovered?

The wreck of the JUSTICIA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the JUSTICIA belong to?

The JUSTICIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JUSTICIA carrying?

The JUSTICIA was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the JUSTICIA?

The JUSTICIA had a tonnage of 32234 tons.

What type of wreck is the JUSTICIA?

The JUSTICIA is classified as a liner.

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