Oued Yquem Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Oued yquem Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 58 N,9 58 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.966667
  • Longitude: 9.966667
Water Depth 450 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name OUED YQUEM
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 72.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1369
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 6.4.76 WK SHOWN IN 405759N, 095801E ON ITALIAN 0070. H2112/73 25.8.76 GEN DEPTH 300 MTRS. (ITALIAN WK RECORDS). NCA. 14.2.95 NDW SHOWN IN 405800N, 095800E ON ITALIAN 43 [1994 EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 23, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1920 BY A VAN DUIVENDIJK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE. DE NAVIGATION PAQUET. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY DUTCH SUBMARINE OFF SARDINIA. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the OUED YQUEM wreck located?

The OUED YQUEM wreck is located at coordinates 40 58 N,9 58 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OUED YQUEM?

The seabed around the OUED YQUEM lies at approximately 450 meters deep.

When did the OUED YQUEM sink?

The OUED YQUEM sank on Oct 3, 1941.

When was the wreck of the OUED YQUEM discovered?

The wreck of the OUED YQUEM was discovered in 1941.

What country did the OUED YQUEM belong to?

The OUED YQUEM belonged to FR.

What cargo was the OUED YQUEM carrying?

The OUED YQUEM was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the OUED YQUEM?

The OUED YQUEM had a tonnage of 1369 tons.

What type of wreck is the OUED YQUEM?

The OUED YQUEM is classified as a steam ship.

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