La Tour D'auvergne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
La tour d'auvergne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 36.433 N,7 36.383 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.607217
  • Longitude: -7.606383
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE
Type minelayer
Flag FR
Length 152.5 m
Width 15.6 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 4773
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1939
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2016

Surveying Details

20.10.39 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 333700N, 073645W. (NID 3315/39) NCA YET. H1286/49 12.4.49 STF, BOWS N, SHOWN IN 333626N, 073623W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 860. 4.12.56 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5697. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NC 860. 23.12.76 POSN ON 27.7.1946 GIVEN AS 333626N, 073623W. REPORT DTD 3.11.1952 STATES THAT ALL THAT REMAINS IS SOME WRECKAGE IN THE MUD. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976 NO.10937/024) NFA.

Circumstances of loss

EX- PLUTO, BUILT 1929 BY LORIENT DOCKYARD, WITH 2 BREGUET TURBINE ENGINES OF 57,000SHP CAPABLE OF 30KNOTS, TWIN SHAFT, 4 SMALL TUBE BOILERS. CARRIED 290 MINES. LOST AS A RESULT OF AN INTERNAL EXPLOSION WHILE LYING IN CASABLANCA HARBOUR. 215 OF COMPLEMENT OF 396 LOST. (DODS, FRENCH WARSHIPS OF WW2 [PHOTO], THE FRENCH NAVY VOL.1 [PHOTO])

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 33 36.433 N,7 36.383 W
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FAQ

Where is the LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE wreck located?

The LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE wreck is located at coordinates 33 36.433 N,7 36.383 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE?

The seabed around the LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE sink?

The LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE sank on Sep 13, 1939.

When was the wreck of the LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE discovered?

The wreck of the LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE was discovered in 1939.

What country did the LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE belong to?

The LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE?

The LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE had a tonnage of 4773 tons.

What type of wreck is the LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE?

The LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE is classified as a minelayer.

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