Sambre Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sambre Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 37 N,17 53 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.616667
  • Longitude: -17.883333
Water Depth 1300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMBRE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5260
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 13, 2010

Surveying Details

[NO DATE] SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 563200N, 181200W. (D.S.N.E). NCA. 16.1.78 16.1.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 563700N, 175300W. (WW2SL). NCA. 4.8.87 4.8.87 SINKING POSN 563700N, 175300W AGREES WITH POSN OF ATTACK ACCORDING TO U-BOAT PATROL REPORT. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). PLOTS IN APPROX 1300MTRS. NCA, TOO DEEP AND POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

EX- WAR SWIFT, BUILT BY SHORT BROS. LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR PHILADELPHIA. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-34. CREW OF 48 SAVED. (LLWW2, WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SAMBRE wreck located?

The SAMBRE wreck is located at coordinates 56 37 N,17 53 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMBRE?

The seabed around the SAMBRE lies at approximately 1300 meters deep.

When did the SAMBRE sink?

The SAMBRE sank on Jul 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SAMBRE discovered?

The wreck of the SAMBRE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SAMBRE belong to?

The SAMBRE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAMBRE carrying?

The SAMBRE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SAMBRE?

The SAMBRE had a tonnage of 5260 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMBRE?

The SAMBRE is classified as a steam ship.

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