Empire Simba Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Empire simba Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 30 N,11 0 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2500 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | EMPIRE SIMBA |
| Type | steam ship |
| Cargo | armament,chemicals |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 11, 1945 |
| Original Detection Year | 1945 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | H01965/48 24.6.69 SCUTTLED IN POSN 553000N, 110000W. NO CHART ACTION. H4169/87 4.8.87 VESSEL SAILED 9.9.45 & SUNK IN POSN 553000N, 110000W. (D/NHB/9/7/1 LOOSE MINUTE DTD 29.6.87). PLOTS IN APPROX 2500 MTRS. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 5, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
SCUTTLED WITH CHEMICAL AMMUNITION CARGO.
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