Fort A La Corne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fort a la corne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 52 N,1 47 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.866667
  • Longitude: 1.783333
Water Depth 2200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name FORT A LA CORNE
Type steam ship
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Tonnage 7130
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 30, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the Fort A La Corne is located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Algeria at coordinates 36 52 N, 1 47 E. Originally recorded after sinking on February 9, 1995, with the sinking position reported as 365200N, 014700E based on Axis submarine successes, this underwater obstruction lies in waters too deep to chart on standard nautical maps.

Surveying Details

9.2.95 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 365200N, 014700E. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). TOO DEEP TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE U-596, NW OF ALGIERS. CREW OF 44 & 8 GUNNERS SAFE. (LLWW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the FORT A LA CORNE wreck located?

The FORT A LA CORNE wreck is located at coordinates 36 52 N,1 47 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT A LA CORNE?

The seabed around the FORT A LA CORNE lies at approximately 2200 meters deep.

When did the FORT A LA CORNE sink?

The FORT A LA CORNE sank on Mar 30, 1943.

When was the wreck of the FORT A LA CORNE discovered?

The wreck of the FORT A LA CORNE was discovered in 1943.

What was the tonnage of the FORT A LA CORNE?

The FORT A LA CORNE had a tonnage of 7130 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT A LA CORNE?

The FORT A LA CORNE is classified as a steam ship.

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