Bayou Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bayou Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 42.267 N,58 16.033 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.704450
  • Longitude: -58.267217
Wreck Depth 14 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name BAYOU
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 76.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 2605
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 1991

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 300M S OF TRINIDAD, SURVIVOR PICKED UP IN 073600N, 580500W. (DODS, LL WW2). SUNK NEAR PARAMARIBO. (WW2SL). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 080800N, 551400W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). H02400/42 6.3.43 DW, TWO MASTS SHOWING 3FT ABOVE WATER, IN 074245N, 581600W. (US NM 317/43). INS AS DW. - NM 481/43. H3815/63 25.10.63 SWEPT CLEAR AT 7FMS 4FT IN 074216N, 581602W. (HMS VIDAL, 1962-63 SURVEY [K3767]). AMEND TO SW 7.5FMS. - NM 2315/63. H3629/64 6.11.64 AMEND TO SW 7FMS 4FT. NC 527. H1058/62 7.4.65 NOW WK 7FMS 3FT. (HAGUE NM 4501/64). NCA. H3629/64 2.1.68 AMEND TO SW 14MTRS ON NC 572.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1919. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 129, WHILST EN-ROUTE RIO DE JANEIRO TO CANADA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SUD-AMERICANO DE VAPORES S.A.

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FAQ

Where is the BAYOU wreck located?

The BAYOU wreck is located at coordinates 7 42.267 N,58 16.033 W.

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

The BAYOU lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 7 42.267 N,58 16.033 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BAYOU?

The seabed around the BAYOU lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the BAYOU sink?

The BAYOU sank on Feb 28, 1942.

When was the wreck of the BAYOU discovered?

The wreck of the BAYOU was discovered in 1942.

What country did the BAYOU belong to?

The BAYOU belonged to PA.

What cargo was the BAYOU carrying?

The BAYOU was carrying metal: concentrate and products,ore.

What was the tonnage of the BAYOU?

The BAYOU had a tonnage of 2605 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAYOU?

The BAYOU is classified as a steam ship.

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