Samuel L Fuller Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Samuel l fuller Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 29.99 N,5 44.065 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.499833
  • Longitude: -5.734417
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMUEL L FULLER
Type tanker
Flag US
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 22, 1943
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1944
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H03282/43 22.9.43 H03282/43 22.9.43 GROUNDING POSN GIVEN AS 563000N, 054400W [OGB] ON YULE ROCKS. (PORT PATRICK RADIO). NCA YET. H03282/43 23.9.43 H03282/43 23.9.43 PORT TANKS HOLED, ENGINE ROOM INTACT. ATTEMPTING TO SALVE. (NOIC OBAN). - FNM 2364(T)/43 ISSUED. H03282/43 28.2.44 H03282/43 28.2.44 WRECK REMOVED. (NOIC OBAN) AMENDED TO LIFT. - FNM 2364(T)/43 CANCELLED.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2009

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND. (PORT PATRICK RADIO).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 29.99 N,5 44.065 W
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FAQ

Where is the SAMUEL L FULLER wreck located?

The SAMUEL L FULLER wreck is located at coordinates 56 29.99 N,5 44.065 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMUEL L FULLER?

The seabed around the SAMUEL L FULLER lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SAMUEL L FULLER sink?

The SAMUEL L FULLER sank on Sep 22, 1943.

When was the wreck of the SAMUEL L FULLER discovered?

The wreck of the SAMUEL L FULLER was discovered in 1943.

What country did the SAMUEL L FULLER belong to?

The SAMUEL L FULLER belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the SAMUEL L FULLER?

The SAMUEL L FULLER is classified as a tanker.

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