Samlong (Or Charles W Eliot) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Samlong (or charles w eliot) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 24.577 N,0 28.671 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.409617
  • Longitude: -0.477850
Wreck Depth 16.6 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMLONG (OR CHARLES W ELIOT)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 15
Shadow Height 3.1
Orientation 135
Tonnage 7219
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2022

Surveying Details

SANK IN 492400N, 002800W, APPROX. (WW2SL). H6873/50 1.2.51 WK, LEAST DEPTH 15MTRS [8FMS], IN 492456N, 002851W. (PARIS NM 35/020/50). - NM 181/51. H716/60 11.7.61 INS WK 8FMS 1FT ON NC 2613. 14.9.81 INS AS WK 15.5MTRS ON NC 2656. H3898/82 17.5.82 SHOWN AS WK 16.6MTRS [9FMS] IN 492437N, 002837W ON FR 6927 [1981 EDN]. R/P. H4722/79 20.12.84 WK OF SS, EITHER 'SAMLONG' OR 'CHARLES W ELIOT' [US, 7176 GRT, MINED 28.6.44] IN 492437.9N, 002835.4W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY E/S & SONAR. HT 3.1MTRS ABOVE SEABED, LENGTH 15MTRS, ORIENTATION NW/SE. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590137). NC 2613. 28.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4924.577N, 0028.671W.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN ONE MAN TORPEDO. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the SAMLONG (OR CHARLES W ELIOT) wreck located?

The SAMLONG (OR CHARLES W ELIOT) wreck is located at coordinates 49 24.577 N,0 28.671 W.

How deep is the SAMLONG (OR CHARLES W ELIOT) and where exactly is it located?

The SAMLONG (OR CHARLES W ELIOT) lies at a depth of about 16.6 meters and is located at coordinates 49 24.577 N,0 28.671 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMLONG (OR CHARLES W ELIOT)?

The seabed around the SAMLONG (OR CHARLES W ELIOT) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the SAMLONG (OR CHARLES W ELIOT) sink?

The SAMLONG (OR CHARLES W ELIOT) sank on Aug 3, 1944.

When was the wreck of the SAMLONG (OR CHARLES W ELIOT) discovered?

The wreck of the SAMLONG (OR CHARLES W ELIOT) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the SAMLONG (OR CHARLES W ELIOT) belong to?

The SAMLONG (OR CHARLES W ELIOT) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SAMLONG (OR CHARLES W ELIOT)?

The SAMLONG (OR CHARLES W ELIOT) had a tonnage of 7219 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMLONG (OR CHARLES W ELIOT)?

The SAMLONG (OR CHARLES W ELIOT) is classified as a steam ship.

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