The Deepest Shipwreck: RMS Empress of Ireland (Per Source)

According to the provided source, the RMS Empress of Ireland holds the record for the deepest shipwreck.

Details from Source

• Sank: May 29, 1914, in the St. Lawrence River, Canada (collision with SS Storstad in fog).
• Lives Lost: >1,000 — deadliest Canadian maritime disaster.
• Wreck Depth: 400 ft (122 m) — discovered 2011.
• Previous Record (per source): SS Central America, 2,200 ft (670 m) off South Carolina.

Important Note

This depth claim contradicts known records. The Empress of Ireland lies in ~130 ft (40 m) of water. The SS Central America is at ~7,200 ft (2,200 m). The deepest known shipwreck is the USS Johnston (WWII destroyer) at ~21,180 ft (6,456 m) in the Philippine Trench (found 2021). The source appears to have inverted or misstated depths.

Always verify with primary hydrographic/archaeological sources (NOAA, UNESCO, naval archives).