Sergeant Gouarne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sergeant gouarne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 59.92 N,1 50.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.998667
  • Longitude: -1.834500
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SERGEANT GOUARNE
Type trawler
Flag FR
Tonnage 1147
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck of the Sergeant Gouarne located at 35 59.92 N, 1 50.07 W in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Morocco. The Sergeant Gouarne is a historic shipwreck identified in underwater survey records. While historical data provides varying sinking positions for the vessel near Ceuta and Bastia, the established coordinates place the wreck in deep water. This underwater obstruction is of interest for maritime research and documentation. Search terms include Sergeant Gouarne shipwreck, underwater obstruction Mediterranean, maritime wreck coordinates 35 59.92 N, 1 50.07 W, and historic naval casualties.

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 360000N, 015000W, OFF BASTIA. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED, FEB' 52). PLOTS IN OVER 2000MTRS. 9.2.90 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS N OF CUETA. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). 9.2.90 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 355500N, 025900W. (LL WW2). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON ESCORT DUTY, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-755. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SERGEANT GOUARNE wreck located?

The SERGEANT GOUARNE wreck is located at coordinates 35 59.92 N,1 50.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SERGEANT GOUARNE?

The seabed around the SERGEANT GOUARNE lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the SERGEANT GOUARNE sink?

The SERGEANT GOUARNE sank on Mar 26, 1943.

When was the wreck of the SERGEANT GOUARNE discovered?

The wreck of the SERGEANT GOUARNE was discovered in 1943.

What country did the SERGEANT GOUARNE belong to?

The SERGEANT GOUARNE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the SERGEANT GOUARNE?

The SERGEANT GOUARNE had a tonnage of 1147 tons.

What type of wreck is the SERGEANT GOUARNE?

The SERGEANT GOUARNE is classified as a trawler.

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