La Suippe Wreck

Field Value
La suippe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.751 N,5 0.896 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.229183
  • Longitude: -5.014933
Wreck Depth -3 m
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA SUIPPE
Type merchant vessel
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1941
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2013

Surveying Details

H01493/41 28.4.41 WRECK IN 501327N, 050056W. (ADMIRALTY). - PFNM 953/41. H01493/41 30.6.41 STF LIES WITH STERN IN 501326N, 050057W & BOWS 040DEGS 260FT FROM STERN, MARKED BY G BARREL BUOY CLOSE N. FOREMAST OF WRECK VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF TIDE, MAIN MAST VISIBLE AT HALF TIDE. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1519/41. H01877/44 13.6.44 WRECKAGE EXISTS IN 501327N, 050056W. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 1192/44. H01493/41 1.10.46 WRECKAGE NOT FOUND. (ADMIRALTY). H3666/75 19.9.78 SUNKEN VESSEL LIFTED AFTER WAR BY A FIRM THOUGHT TO BE RISDON BEAZLEY, WHO DRAGGED IT ASHORE IN 501340N, 050048W. REMAINS OF BOILER STANDS APPROX 1.5MTRS ABOVE MUD. OBSTN, DRIES 3MTRS SHOWN IN 501343N, 050050W ON SURVEY K7256/1. (HMS HECATE, 1974). BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5013.751N, 0500.896W.

Circumstances of loss

FRENCH DESTROYER SANK IMMEDIATELY AFTER BEING BOMBED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED).

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FAQ

Where is the LA SUIPPE wreck located?

The LA SUIPPE wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.751 N,5 0.896 W.

How deep is the LA SUIPPE and where exactly is it located?

The LA SUIPPE lies at a depth of about -3 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.751 N,5 0.896 W.

When did the LA SUIPPE sink?

The LA SUIPPE sank on Apr 14, 1941.

When was the wreck of the LA SUIPPE discovered?

The wreck of the LA SUIPPE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the LA SUIPPE belong to?

The LA SUIPPE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the LA SUIPPE?

The LA SUIPPE is classified as a merchant vessel.

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