Empire Citizen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire citizen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 12 N,23 22 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.200000
  • Longitude: -23.366667
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE CITIZEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 110 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4683
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.2.96 10.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 581200N, 232200W APPROX. (LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). IN OVER 2000MTRS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINSTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (P HENDERSON & CO). PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR RANGOON. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-107.

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE CITIZEN wreck located?

The EMPIRE CITIZEN wreck is located at coordinates 58 12 N,23 22 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE CITIZEN?

The seabed around the EMPIRE CITIZEN lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE CITIZEN sink?

The EMPIRE CITIZEN sank on Feb 2, 1941.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE CITIZEN discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE CITIZEN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the EMPIRE CITIZEN belong to?

The EMPIRE CITIZEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE CITIZEN carrying?

The EMPIRE CITIZEN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE CITIZEN?

The EMPIRE CITIZEN had a tonnage of 4683 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE CITIZEN?

The EMPIRE CITIZEN is classified as a steam ship.

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