Solglimt Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Solglimt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 39.94 N,1 39.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.665667
  • Longitude: -1.651333
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOLGLIMT
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 12246
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01001/40 SUNK IN POSN 494000N, 013900W. (LOSS BOOK). POSITION TO VAGUE TO CHART. NCA. 12.2.00 RECORD RE-ASSESSED, NOT SHOWN ON LATEST FRENCH CHARTS. KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN DEMOLISHED BY EXPLOSIVES. AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2000

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN CRUISER PINGUIN WHILST EN-ROUTE CURACAO TO FALKLAND ISLANDS, TAKEN TO BORDEAUX, AND LATER SUNK AS BLOCK SHIP IN THE ENTRANCE TO PASSE TRANSATLANTIQUE, CHERBOURG. EVENTUALLY DEMOLISHED BY EXPLOSIVES. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SOLGLIMT wreck located?

The SOLGLIMT wreck is located at coordinates 49 39.94 N,1 39.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOLGLIMT?

The seabed around the SOLGLIMT lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SOLGLIMT discovered?

The wreck of the SOLGLIMT was discovered in 1944.

What country did the SOLGLIMT belong to?

The SOLGLIMT belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the SOLGLIMT?

The SOLGLIMT had a tonnage of 12246 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOLGLIMT?

The SOLGLIMT is classified as a steam ship.

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