Samtam I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Samtam i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
32 43.5 N,9 5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.725000
  • Longitude: -9.083333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMTAM I
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7303/49 7.12.49 WRECK IN 324330N, 090500W. (PARIS NM 45/040/49). NCA. 16.12.76 WRECK IN 324300N, 090500W. HELD AT THE BOWS BY TWO ANCHORS IN A DEPTH OF 29MTRS AND UNCOVERS FOR 40MTRS OF VESSEL'S LENGTH (15.9.49). LATER, NO LONGER UNCOVERS (13.4.50). (FRENCH WRECK RECORDS). NCA. 8.5.96 NOT SHOWN ON FR 6170 [1985 EDN] (LARGEST SCALE). NCA. SEP 2016/000174654 10.11.16 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7551. [ED2, COR TO 1.1.16]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2016
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 43.5 N,9 5 W
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FAQ

Where is the SAMTAM I wreck located?

The SAMTAM I wreck is located at coordinates 32 43.5 N,9 5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMTAM I?

The seabed around the SAMTAM I lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SAMTAM I discovered?

The wreck of the SAMTAM I was discovered in 1949.