Soudan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Soudan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.54 N,3 46.595 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.209000
  • Longitude: -3.776583
Wreck Depth 14.9 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOUDAN
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Sonar Length 78
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 130
Tonnage 844
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 27, 1887
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H5413/60 19.1.65 H5413/60 19.1.65 WK, KNOWN LOCALLY AS 'SOUDAN', REPD LOCATED IN SALCOMBE APPS IN APPROX 501227N, 034638W USING DECCA, BUT UNCONFIRMED. APPROX 200FT LONG, LYING NW/SE. HAS BEEN DISPERSED TO A HEIGHT OF 2-3FT EXCEPT FOR THE STERN:- 8FT, TWIN BOILERS: 13FT, & BOWS: 15FT, ABOVE SEABED. (BSAC, 17.11.64). CHART AS NDW PA. R/S. 9.9.71 9.9.71 ABOVE REPORT INDICATES LEAST DEPTH IS 12.5MTRS, GEN DEPTH FROM SURVEY 56FT [17MTRS]. (WKS OFFICER). NC 28. H5413/60 5.10.78 H5413/60 5.10.78 LOCATED 28.4.78 IN 501230N, 034633W [ESTIMATED BY REF TO E/S TRACE & SOUNDING LINE FIXES]. DECCA USED. NOT FULLY EXAM'D. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.5 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. (HMS HECLA, HI 6/78). RETAIN PREVIOUS CHARTED DEPTH IN NEW POSN. - NM 2895/78. H1941/79 1.4.81 H1941/79 1.4.81 EXAM'D 12.11.80 IN 501229.7, 034631.6W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.3 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT UNRELIABLE DUE TO SLOPING SEABED. SEVERAL PIECES OF SMALL WKGE SCATTERED IN VICINITY. (HMS FOX, HI 54B/79). AMEND TO WK 13.5MTRS IN NEW POSN. R/P. HH090/596/01 16.12.93 HH090/596/01 16.12.93 EXAM'D 4.7.93 IN 501230.2N, 034631.2W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.2 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS. LIES NW/SE WITH SHOALEST PARTS AT EITHER EXTREMITY. SMALL PIECES OF WKGE ARE SCATTERED IN VICINITY. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 596). AMEND TO WK 15.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2.9.98 2.9.98 BROKEN BUT WITH STERN INTACT. IRON PROPELLER WITH BRASS BOSS. (DIVER MAGAZINE SEPT '98). 16.8.11 16.8.11 EXAM'D 22.1.11 IN 5012.540N, 0346.595W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.92 IN GEN DEPTH 18.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 78MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 3.38MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. BROKEN WITH STERN INTACT. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1356). AMEND WK 14.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1876 BY MEETIT, LA SEYNE. PASSAGE SENEGAL FOR DUNKIRK. STRUCK HAM STONE ROCK IN THICK FOG. TOWED OFF BY TUGS BUT FOUNDERED IN ENTRANCE TO SALCOMBE HARBOUR. FURTHER ATTEMPTS TO SALVAGE VESSEL FAILED. (DEVON SHIPWRECKS & SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN, BOWS NW, PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the SOUDAN wreck located?

The SOUDAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.54 N,3 46.595 W.

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

The SOUDAN lies at a depth of about 14.9 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.54 N,3 46.595 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOUDAN?

The seabed around the SOUDAN lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the SOUDAN sink?

The SOUDAN sank on Jun 27, 1887.

When was the wreck of the SOUDAN discovered?

The wreck of the SOUDAN was discovered in 1964.

What country did the SOUDAN belong to?

The SOUDAN belonged to FR.

What cargo was the SOUDAN carrying?

The SOUDAN was carrying foodstuffs: solid,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the SOUDAN?

The SOUDAN had a tonnage of 844 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOUDAN?

The SOUDAN is classified as a steam ship.

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