R J Cullen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
R j cullen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 57.385 N,7 25.219 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.956417
  • Longitude: -7.420317
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name R J CULLEN
Type steam ship
Flag CA
Length 126.5 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 6993
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1942
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1310/82/2 4.2.82 H1310/82/2 4.2.82 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 565724N, 072510W, TO THE NE OF SGEIR A CHARACH. WELL BROKEN UP, BUT SEVERAL LARGE PIECES ARE INTACT. (A J JENNIONS, 21.1.82). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H1310/85/9 6.3.85 H1310/85/9 6.3.85 WK WELL SMASHED UP, IN GEN DEPTHS 2-10MTRS. (P CAMILLI, 25.2.85). NCA. 12.3.13 12.3.13 NOT LOCATED IN 2012 USING M/B. (EMU LTD, HI 1324). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-SAN LUCAN, EX-EASTERN KNIGHT. BUILT 1919 BY OSAKA IRON WORKS LTD, OSAKA, JAPAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ATLANTIC TRANSPORTATION CO. FIVE BOILERS, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 553 NHP, SIGNLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR SYDNEY. DRIVE ASHORE IN A VIOLENT GALE. CREW RECOVERED AND VESSEL DECLARED CTL. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 57.385 N,7 25.219 W
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FAQ

Where is the R J CULLEN wreck located?

The R J CULLEN wreck is located at coordinates 56 57.385 N,7 25.219 W.

How deep is the seabed around the R J CULLEN?

The seabed around the R J CULLEN lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the R J CULLEN sink?

The R J CULLEN sank on Jan 15, 1942.

When was the wreck of the R J CULLEN discovered?

The wreck of the R J CULLEN was discovered in 1982.

What country did the R J CULLEN belong to?

The R J CULLEN belonged to CA.

What cargo was the R J CULLEN carrying?

The R J CULLEN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the R J CULLEN?

The R J CULLEN had a tonnage of 6993 tons.

What type of wreck is the R J CULLEN?

The R J CULLEN is classified as a steam ship.

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