Frondeur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Frondeur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 36.367 N,7 36.533 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.606117
  • Longitude: -7.608883
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRONDEUR
Type destroyer
Flag FR
Length 107.2 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1378
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 5.1.77 FRONDEUR, SUNK BY GUNFIRE, REPORTED IN 1946 TO LIE IN 333622N, 073632W, WHEN ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT WERE ABANDONED. REPORT DTD 3.11.1952 STATES WK NO LONGER EXISTS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976 NO.10937/031) DEAD RECORD CREATED.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2007

Circumstances of loss

L'ADROIT CLASS DESTROYER BUILT 1931 BY CHANTIERS NAVALS FRANCAIS, CAEN, WITH 2 PARSONS, RATEAU-BRETAGNE, OR ZOELLY GEARED TURBINE ENGINES OF 33-34,000HP CAPABLE OF 33KNOTS, TWIN SHAFT, 3 SMALL TUBE BOILERS. LEFT CASABLANCA TO ENGAGE US LANDING FORCES. WAS HIT BY SHELLS FROM US CRUISERS WICHITA & TUSCALOOSA, VESSEL WAS DRIVEN BACK TO HARBOUR WHERE SHE WAS BOMBED & LATER CAPSIZED. NO LIVES LOST. (DODS, THE FRENCH NAVY VOL.1, FRENCH WARSHIPS OF WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the FRONDEUR wreck located?

The FRONDEUR wreck is located at coordinates 33 36.367 N,7 36.533 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRONDEUR?

The seabed around the FRONDEUR lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the FRONDEUR sink?

The FRONDEUR sank on Nov 8, 1942.

When was the wreck of the FRONDEUR discovered?

The wreck of the FRONDEUR was discovered in 1942.

What country did the FRONDEUR belong to?

The FRONDEUR belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the FRONDEUR?

The FRONDEUR had a tonnage of 1378 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRONDEUR?

The FRONDEUR is classified as a destroyer.

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