Tourny Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tourny Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 9 N,9 55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.150000
  • Longitude: -9.916667
Water Depth 3000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOURNY
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 91.4 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 2769
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1819/40 11.6.96 SANK IN 380900N, 095500W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 16.8.00 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 380000N, 095500W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES) SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 380900N, 095500W. (LL WW2). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2000

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 44, WHILST EN-ROUTE ZIGHINKOR/DAKAR FOR BORDEAUX. 8 OF CREW LOST. VESSEL, BUILT 1920, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ETABLISSEMENTS MAUREL & PROM. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES)

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FAQ

Where is the TOURNY wreck located?

The TOURNY wreck is located at coordinates 38 9 N,9 55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TOURNY?

The seabed around the TOURNY lies at approximately 3000 meters deep.

When did the TOURNY sink?

The TOURNY sank on Jan 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TOURNY discovered?

The wreck of the TOURNY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TOURNY belong to?

The TOURNY belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the TOURNY?

The TOURNY had a tonnage of 2769 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOURNY?

The TOURNY is classified as a steam ship.

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