Isaac Sweers Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Isaac sweers Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 22.93 N,2 11.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.382167
  • Longitude: 2.198833
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ISAAC SWEERS
Type destroyer
Flag NL
Length 106.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 1628
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1978 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 372300N, 021200E. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED, FEB'52). NCA, PLOTS IN APPROX 2800MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY KONIKL. MAATS. DE SCHELDE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NETHERLANDS NAVY. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-431, WHILE ACTING AS ESCORT TO ALLIED LANDING FORCE R. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED, FEB'52 & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ISAAC SWEERS wreck located?

The ISAAC SWEERS wreck is located at coordinates 37 22.93 N,2 11.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ISAAC SWEERS?

The seabed around the ISAAC SWEERS lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the ISAAC SWEERS sink?

The ISAAC SWEERS sank on Nov 13, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ISAAC SWEERS discovered?

The wreck of the ISAAC SWEERS was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ISAAC SWEERS belong to?

The ISAAC SWEERS belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the ISAAC SWEERS?

The ISAAC SWEERS had a tonnage of 1628 tons.

What type of wreck is the ISAAC SWEERS?

The ISAAC SWEERS is classified as a destroyer.

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