Savoie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Savoie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 36.54 N,7 35.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.609000
  • Longitude: -7.586667
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAVOIE
Type liner
Flag FR
Length 157 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 9.3
Tonnage 10196
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2016

Surveying Details

H704/44 15.2.44 STF, LYING BOWS W, IN 333644N, 073518W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 334/44. HH1286/49 11.4.49 NOW SHOWN AS STF, LYING BOWS SE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 860. 6.2.56 SHOWN AS DWP, BOWS 126DEGS, IN 333642N, 073518W ON FRENCH 5697. 23.12.76 REPORTED IN 1946, ST, BOWS 126DEGS, IN 333641.5N, 073515.5W. REPORTED ON 3.11.1952 THAT WK NO LONGER UNCOVERS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976 WK NO.10937/027) H2801/75 12.8.77 DELETE. (FRENCH NM 20/39/77) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. H3865/77 27.2.78 DELETE BY NM ACTION. - NM 475/78.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1906 BY WORKMAN, CLARK & CO., WITH QUADRUPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 1514NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRENCH GOVERNMENT. SUNK BY GUNFIRE AT CASABLANCA DURING THE ALLIED LANDINGS IN N AFRICA. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the SAVOIE wreck located?

The SAVOIE wreck is located at coordinates 33 36.54 N,7 35.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAVOIE?

The seabed around the SAVOIE lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the SAVOIE sink?

The SAVOIE sank on Nov 8, 1942.

When was the wreck of the SAVOIE discovered?

The wreck of the SAVOIE was discovered in 1944.

What country did the SAVOIE belong to?

The SAVOIE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the SAVOIE?

The SAVOIE had a tonnage of 10196 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAVOIE?

The SAVOIE is classified as a liner.

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