Saumur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Saumur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 31.509 N,3 8.019 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.525150
  • Longitude: 3.133650
Wreck Depth 20.9 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAUMUR
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 98.8 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 2955
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 21, 1944
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7274/48 21.1.49 DW PA SHOWN IN 423131N, 030804E. (PARIS NM 4108/48). - NM 155/49. H7274/48 12.2.51 NOW WK 17.6MTRS IN 423142N, 030800E. (PARIS NM 51/042/50). - NM 294/51. 22.5.72 SHOWN AS SW 17MTRS IN 423130N, 030800E ON FRENCH 1218. H2250/73 3.4.74 CHART AS SW 17MTRS. NC 1506. 7.2.85 IDENTIFIED AS SS 'SAUMUR'. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS IN 423134N, 030809E [EUD]. (FRENCH WK RECORD NO.18023011 [APR'84]). H4877/84 11.2.85 NOW WK 20.9MTRS IN 423133N, 030806E. (BREST NM 84/49/35). - NM 590/85. 21.11.88 SHOWN ON NE 1705 WITH D/L EXTENDED TO COVER WKS CLOSE N & SE. [WGD] POSN: 4231.509N, 0308.019E.
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2021

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1920 BY FORTH S.B. & E. CO.. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GERMAN GOVERNMENT [FORMER FRENCH VESSEL]. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A BRITISH SUBMARINE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SAUMUR wreck located?

The SAUMUR wreck is located at coordinates 42 31.509 N,3 8.019 E.

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

The SAUMUR lies at a depth of about 20.9 meters and is located at coordinates 42 31.509 N,3 8.019 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAUMUR?

The seabed around the SAUMUR lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the SAUMUR sink?

The SAUMUR sank on May 21, 1944.

When was the wreck of the SAUMUR discovered?

The wreck of the SAUMUR was discovered in 1948.

What country did the SAUMUR belong to?

The SAUMUR belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the SAUMUR?

The SAUMUR had a tonnage of 2955 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAUMUR?

The SAUMUR is classified as a steam ship.

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