Samson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Samson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 20.428 N,4 56.252 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.340467
  • Longitude: 4.937533
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name SAMSON
Type tug
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2017

Surveying Details

H4849/63 20.1.64 NDW IN 432026N, 045616E. (PARIS NM 63/44/13). BR STD. H1306/53 5.3.71 SHOWN AS WK 36MTRS ON FRENCH 5034. NC 3498. 18.2.77 SHOWN AS WK 36MTRS ON FRENCH 6423 [1974 EDN]. H2469/77 27.9.77 WK NOW LEAST DEPTH 32MTRS. (BREST NM 77/34/29). - NM 2288/77. 27.6.84 WK OF TUG 'SAMSON' LIES IN 432029.4N, 045618.6E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 32MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS APR'84). H1272/84 5.8.86 WK PA 32MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 6767 [1985 EDN] & 6684 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. HH350/350/01 10.11.89 SHOWN AS WK 31MTRS ON FRENCH 6684 [1989 EDN]. BR STD. 4.10.06 SHOWN AS WK 31MTRS IN 4320.423N, 0456.220E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7391 [2002 EDN, LARGEST SCALE] & FRENCH 6767 [2ND EDN 2005, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2116. 11.1.12 SHOWN IN 4320.428N, 0456.252E [WGD] ON FR503351 [EDN 2.41].

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FAQ

Where is the SAMSON wreck located?

The SAMSON wreck is located at coordinates 43 20.428 N,4 56.252 E.

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

The SAMSON lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 43 20.428 N,4 56.252 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMSON?

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

When was the wreck of the SAMSON discovered?

The wreck of the SAMSON was discovered in 1963.

What type of wreck is the SAMSON?

The SAMSON is classified as a tug.

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