Suriname Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Suriname Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 7 N,63 32 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.116667
  • Longitude: -63.533333
Water Depth 1000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SURINAME
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 151.1 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 7915
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,granular or powdery material,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 26.5.11 SUNK IN 1207.0N, 6332.0W. (UBOAT.NET). NNCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 26, 2011

Circumstances of loss

10.5.40 EX-ESTE. BUILT IN 1930 BY DESCHIMAG WERK WESER, BREMEN FOR NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. SEIZED 10.5.40 BY THE NETHERLANDS AND RENAMED SURINAME. PASSAGE MOMBASA FOR NEW YORK VIA TRINIDAD. TORPEDOED BY U 558 WHEN PART OF CONVOY TAG-5. 13 MEN LOST. (UBOAT.NET). OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NETHERLANDS WEST INDIES GOVERNMENT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE & LP TURBINE FOR 1250 NHP. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SURINAME wreck located?

The SURINAME wreck is located at coordinates 12 7 N,63 32 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SURINAME?

The seabed around the SURINAME lies at approximately 1000 meters deep.

When did the SURINAME sink?

The SURINAME sank on Sep 13, 1942.

When was the wreck of the SURINAME discovered?

The wreck of the SURINAME was discovered in 1942.

What country did the SURINAME belong to?

The SURINAME belonged to NL.

What cargo was the SURINAME carrying?

The SURINAME was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,granular or powdery material,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SURINAME?

The SURINAME had a tonnage of 7915 tons.

What type of wreck is the SURINAME?

The SURINAME is classified as a steam ship.

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