Poursuivante Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Poursuivante Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 11.19 N,6 40.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.186500
  • Longitude: 6.680000
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name POURSUIVANTE
Type torpedo boat
Tonnage 600
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2002

Surveying Details

H8221/47 19.12.47 DW IN 431110N, 064051E. (PARIS NM 47/44/4079). - NM 3231/47. H8221/47 7.5.48 POSN AMENDED TO 431115N, 064045E. (FRENCH NM 48/13/1153). - NM 943/48. H8221/47 10.2.54 AMEND TO WK 31MTRS. (FRENCH NM 53/52/32). AMEND TO WK 17FMS. - NM 351/54. 26.8.76 SW 31MTRS SHOWN IN 491115N, 064045E [EUR] ON FRENCH 5329 [1975 EDN]. AMEND TO SW 16FMS. BR STD. 2.8.82 AMEND TO SW 17FMS. NE 2607. 2.1.86 WK OF 'POURSUIVANTE' IN 431115N, 064051.6E [EUR]. LEAST SWEPT DEPTH 31 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2165. HH354/690/02 7.11.02 DELETED. (FRENCH NM 02 42 48). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

27.11.42 SCUTTLED IN TOULON 27.11.42. SALVED 1.7.43 & SCRAPPED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 11.19 N,6 40.8 E
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FAQ

Where is the POURSUIVANTE wreck located?

The POURSUIVANTE wreck is located at coordinates 43 11.19 N,6 40.8 E.

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

The POURSUIVANTE lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 43 11.19 N,6 40.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POURSUIVANTE?

The seabed around the POURSUIVANTE lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the POURSUIVANTE discovered?

The wreck of the POURSUIVANTE was discovered in 1947.

What was the tonnage of the POURSUIVANTE?

The POURSUIVANTE had a tonnage of 600 tons.

What type of wreck is the POURSUIVANTE?

The POURSUIVANTE is classified as a torpedo boat.

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