Sambut Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sambut Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 8.363 N,1 33.778 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.139383
  • Longitude: 1.562967
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMBUT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 128.9 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Sonar Length 134.9
Sonar Width 22.3
Shadow Height 18.1
Orientation 79
Tonnage 7219
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H067/44 10.6.44 TOTALLY SUBMERGED. (VA DOVER, 6.6.44). H5334/55 28.10.55 POSN 053DEGS, 0.31 MILES FROM MARK BUOY IN 510808N, 013330E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14FMS. (THV ALERT, 12.9.55). INS AS WK 14FMS. - NM 2440/55 & FNM 116/55. H5334/55 13.11.61 SWEPT CLEAR AT 66, FOUL AT 68FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 111 IN GEN DEPTH 171FT. (HMS SCOTT, 22.3.61). AMEND TO SW 11FMS. BR STD. H835/66 18.4.66 LARGE WK LOCATED IN 510821N, 013354E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 97 IN GEN DEPTH 166FT. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS MYRMIDON, 1965). 26.6.68 AMEND TO SW 10FMS 4FT [LAT]. NE 1828. 4.5.70 THE 10 TON PHOSPHOR BRONZE PROPELLER WAS RECOVERED FROM THIS WK BY FOLKESTONE SALVAGE CO. DURING MAR & APR 1970. (LL, 29.4.70). H4667/70 31.12.70 EXAM'D IN 510826N, 013354E [EUR] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. LARGE WK GIVING GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM N. (HMS BULLDOG, 21.9.70). - NM 113/71. H5197/70 11.8.71 SWEPT CLEAR AT 24.9MTRS [13FMS 4FT]. (HMS FAWN, HN). - NM 1285/71. H4988/71 4.1.72 EXAM'D IN 510826N, 013355E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 25, FOUL AT 25.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.9 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 51MTRS. APPROX 460FT LONG, LYING 074/254DEGS. (HMS FAWN). NCA. 15.6.72 AMEND TO SW 25MTRS. NC 1828. H2350/85 8.12.86 EXAM'D 30.7.86 IN 510820N, 013356E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.6 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. REMAINS INTACT & CAUSES MASSIVE SURFACE DISTURBANCE IN STRONG TIDAL STREAM & CONFUSED SEA IN FOUL WEATHER. GIVES STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (NP 1016, HI 317A). NCA. H3850/86 21.11.88 EXAM'D 16.9.88 WITH HYDROSEARCH. INTACT & LYING 075/255DEGS WITH HEIGHT 23.5MTRS. LENGTH 210MTRS, WIDTH 34MTRS. HIGHEST PART IS FUNNEL WHICH STILL STANDS AMIDSHIPS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 369). NCA. HH100/351/14 9.9.99 VESSEL IS ARMED AND LITTERED WITH SHELL CASES. THIS IS THE 'SAMBUT'. (I TODD, LTR DTD 6.9.99). NCA. HH091/159/01 6.9.07 EXAM'D 3.10.06 IN 5108.363N, 0133.778E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.16 IN GEN DEPTH 50.3MTRS. LENGTH 134.9MTRS, WIDTH 22.3MTRS, HT 18.1MTRS. LIES 079/259 DEGS WITH BOWS 079 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). INTACT, UPRIGHT. RETAIN SW 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2007

Circumstances of loss

EX-C J JONES. A LIBERTY SHIP. BUILT IN 1943 BY OREGON SHIP BUILDING CORPORATION, PORTLAND. HANDED OVER TO THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT (P HENDERSON & CO). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 2500HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SOUTHEND-ON-SEA FOR THE NORMANDY D-DAY BEACHES. SUNK AFTER SHELLING BY SHORE BATTERY. CARGO OF 497 TROOPS AND MILITARY VEHICLES. CREW OF 40, 23 GUNNERS AND 497 TROOPS. 3 CREW AND SOME TROOPS LOST. (WW2SL & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, FUNNEL STANDS AMIDSHIPS

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FAQ

Where is the SAMBUT wreck located?

The SAMBUT wreck is located at coordinates 51 8.363 N,1 33.778 E.

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

The SAMBUT lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 51 8.363 N,1 33.778 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMBUT?

The seabed around the SAMBUT lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the SAMBUT sink?

The SAMBUT sank on Jun 6, 1944.

When was the wreck of the SAMBUT discovered?

The wreck of the SAMBUT was discovered in 1944.

What country did the SAMBUT belong to?

The SAMBUT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAMBUT carrying?

The SAMBUT was carrying vehicles,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the SAMBUT?

The SAMBUT had a tonnage of 7219 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMBUT?

The SAMBUT is classified as a steam ship.

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