Justitia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Justitia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0 N,13 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.000000
  • Longitude: -13.166667
Water Depth 2870 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JUSTITIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4562
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details H095/39 H095/39 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 551600N, 105100W. 7.8.87 7.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 550000N, 131000W. AGREES WITH POSN OF ATTACK ACCORDING TO U-BOAT PATROL REPORT. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). PLOTS IN APPROX 2870MTRS. SUNK APPROX 80 MILES W OF N ARAN ISLAND. (DODS).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT I 1924 BY BURNTISLAND SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHELLEW SS MANAGEMENT CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 283NHP FOR 10.5 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY U-100. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the JUSTITIA wreck located?

The JUSTITIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 0 N,13 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JUSTITIA?

The seabed around the JUSTITIA lies at approximately 2870 meters deep.

When did the JUSTITIA sink?

The JUSTITIA sank on Nov 22, 1940.

When was the wreck of the JUSTITIA discovered?

The wreck of the JUSTITIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the JUSTITIA belong to?

The JUSTITIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the JUSTITIA?

The JUSTITIA had a tonnage of 4562 tons.

What type of wreck is the JUSTITIA?

The JUSTITIA is classified as a steam ship.

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