Ship Wreck "SS Empire Seaman"
The "SS Empire Seaman" was a German cargo ship originally named "SS Morea". The ship was captured by HMS Hasty on 12 February 1940, It was sunk on 30 June 1940 to serve as 'blockship'.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Simon Armstrong
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Fortification
Ship wreck
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