Protee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Protee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 4.25 N,5 32.228 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.070833
  • Longitude: 5.537133
Wreck Depth 116 m
Water Depth 118 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name PROTEE
Type submarine
Flag FR
Length 92 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1384
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck PROTEE is located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of France at the coordinates 43 04.250 N, 05 32.228 E. This underwater obstruction, identified as a historic wreck, lies on the seabed at a general depth of 125 meters, with charted depths recorded at 116 meters. Surveys conducted by ROV confirm that the vessel lies flat on the seabed, listing slightly. While the main hull remains in good structural condition, the conning tower has been destroyed. Position accuracy for the PROTEE wreck is estimated between 10 to 100 meters. These surveying details are cataloged under international maritime records and remain a significant feature for underwater navigation and maritime history in the region.

Surveying Details

HH354/790/02 30.6.95 NDW IN 430342N, 053154E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 95/24/13). BR STD. HH100/351/12 3.1.97 LOCATED 16.5.95. EXAM'D BY ROV. LIES FLAT ON THE SEABED, LISTING SLIGHTLY, HULL IN GOOD CONDITION & CONNING TOWER DESTROYED. POSN ACCURACY 10-100MTRS. GEN DEPTH 125MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORD 18035443, DISTRIBUTION LIMITED). AMENDED TO CINC. 19.5.00 WK 116MTRS SHOWN IN 4304.25N, 0532.30E [EUR] ON FRENCH 6951 [2ND EDN 2000, SCALE 1:250,000]. BR STD. HH354/790/02 10.7.00 NOW WK 116MTRS IN 4304.31N, 0532.29E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 00/22/22). - NM 3102/00. [WGD] POSN: 4304.250N, 0532.228E.

Circumstances of loss

18.12.1943 VESSEL, BUILT 1927 & TAKEN INTO SERVICE 1932. LEFT ALGIERS ON 18.12.1943 WITH 74 MEN INCLUDING THREE SAILORS FROM THE ROYAL NAVY. NO MORE WAS HEARD OF HER. IT WAS BELIEVED SHE WAS DEPTH CHARGED BY GERMAN PATROL VESSELS OFF MARSEILLES. (NAVY NEWS, NOV'96 & THE FRENCH NAVY).

General Comments

INTACT, SLIGHT LIST

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 4.25 N,5 32.228 E
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FAQ

Where is the PROTEE wreck located?

The PROTEE wreck is located at coordinates 43 4.25 N,5 32.228 E.

How deep is the PROTEE and where exactly is it located?

The PROTEE lies at a depth of about 116 meters and is located at coordinates 43 4.25 N,5 32.228 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PROTEE?

The seabed around the PROTEE lies at approximately 118 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PROTEE discovered?

The wreck of the PROTEE was discovered in 1943.

What country did the PROTEE belong to?

The PROTEE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the PROTEE?

The PROTEE had a tonnage of 1384 tons.

What type of wreck is the PROTEE?

The PROTEE is classified as a submarine.

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