Surcouf Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Surcouf Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 40.1 N,79 31 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.668333
  • Longitude: -79.516667
Water Depth 3500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SURCOUF
Type submarine
Flag FR
Length 110 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 3250
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 18, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1282/86/135 29.8.86 THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED OFF PTA SAN BLAS, PANAMA. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (J RUSBRIDGER 27.8.86). NCA. HH100/351/03 27.7.90 COLLISION TOOK PLACE IN 104000N, 793100W - SOME 80 MILES NNE OF CRISTOBAL. (RESULTS OF OFFICIAL ENQUIRY HELD 11.3.42 AT NEW ORLEANS - SUPPLIED BY J RUSBRIDGER). 5.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2009

Circumstances of loss

DESIGNED FOR COMMERCE RAIDING. HAD TWIN 8 INCH GUN TURRET. ASSUMED SUNK WHEN ACCIDENTLY RAMMED BY AMERICAN SS THOMPSON LYKES. NO SURVIVORS.

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FAQ

Where is the SURCOUF wreck located?

The SURCOUF wreck is located at coordinates 10 40.1 N,79 31 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SURCOUF?

The seabed around the SURCOUF lies at approximately 3500 meters deep.

When did the SURCOUF sink?

The SURCOUF sank on Feb 18, 1942.

When was the wreck of the SURCOUF discovered?

The wreck of the SURCOUF was discovered in 1942.

What country did the SURCOUF belong to?

The SURCOUF belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the SURCOUF?

The SURCOUF had a tonnage of 3250 tons.

What type of wreck is the SURCOUF?

The SURCOUF is classified as a submarine.

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