World War IISS Empire Airman

The British SS Empire Airman was torpedoed on September 22, 1940, by the German U-boat U-100. The vessel was en route from Halifax to Cardiff in convoy HX-72 with iron ore. The ship was taken in tow but sank on September 23. Thirty-three people lost their lives in the sinking, including one Norwegian, while four people were rescued.

About SS Empire Airman

  • Nationality

    Flag United Kingdom

  • Built

    1915

  • Wrecked

    23.09.1940

  • Carrier

    Ministry of War Transport, U.K.

  • Tonnage

    13200 dvt

Casualties