Mont Louis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mont louis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 23 N,58 44 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.383333
  • Longitude: -58.733333
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MONT LOUIS
Type steam ship
Flag CA
Length 77 m
Width 13.3 m
Draught 5.4
Tonnage 1905
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 8, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 19.6.69 SUNK IN 082300N, 584400W. (WW2SL) CONFIRMED BY LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES. INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. H2372/63 27.10.69 NDW SHOWN ON USHO 5728 [1965 EDN]. NCA. SEP 2009/000087098 24.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS PA ON FRENCH 7625 [09' EDN, 1:1000,000]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927 BY SMITHS'S DOCK CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HALL CORPORATION OF CANADA. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 81NHP. PASSAGE PARAMARIBO FOR TRINDAD. TORPEDOED BY U 162. (WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the MONT LOUIS wreck located?

The MONT LOUIS wreck is located at coordinates 8 23 N,58 44 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MONT LOUIS?

The seabed around the MONT LOUIS lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the MONT LOUIS sink?

The MONT LOUIS sank on May 8, 1942.

When was the wreck of the MONT LOUIS discovered?

The wreck of the MONT LOUIS was discovered in 1942.

What country did the MONT LOUIS belong to?

The MONT LOUIS belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the MONT LOUIS?

The MONT LOUIS had a tonnage of 1905 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONT LOUIS?

The MONT LOUIS is classified as a steam ship.

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