Oued Souf Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Oued souf Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
35 45 N,0 38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.750000
  • Longitude: -0.633333
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name OUED SOUF
Type motor vessel
Flag LY
Length 94 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 8.3
Tonnage 1599
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.12.80 VESSEL SANK DUE TO BAD WEATHER ORAN. (LLOYDS VOL.243). NCA. 28.5.81 STILL LYING IN ORIGINAL POSN. (LLOYDS VOL.244). NCA. 31.3.82 REFLOATED & SOLD. (LLOYDS VOL.248). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SANK WITH A NUMBER OF OTHER WKS, DUE TO BAD WEATHER AT ORAN. REFLOATED & SOLD TO GREEK BUYERS. (LLOYDS VOL'S. 243, 244 & 248).

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FAQ

Where is the OUED SOUF wreck located?

The OUED SOUF wreck is located at coordinates 35 45 N,0 38 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OUED SOUF?

The seabed around the OUED SOUF lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the OUED SOUF sink?

The OUED SOUF sank on Dec 28, 1980.

When was the wreck of the OUED SOUF discovered?

The wreck of the OUED SOUF was discovered in 1980.

What country did the OUED SOUF belong to?

The OUED SOUF belonged to LY.

What cargo was the OUED SOUF carrying?

The OUED SOUF was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the OUED SOUF?

The OUED SOUF had a tonnage of 1599 tons.

What type of wreck is the OUED SOUF?

The OUED SOUF is classified as a motor vessel.