Soudan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Soudan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 41.3 N,6 40.667 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.688333
  • Longitude: -6.677783
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOUDAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.1 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 2689
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1891
Original Detection Year 1891
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H5018/28 H5018/28 DW PD CHARTED ON BA 1362 IN 044142N, 063940W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H3262/51 1.12.71 H3262/51 1.12.71 SHOWN IN 044118N, 064036W ON FRENCH 6596 [JULY 1971 EDN]. BR STD. H3262/51 23.6.72 H3262/51 23.6.72 AMEND ST TO DW ON SPANISH 985. (CADIZ NM 659/72). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 1990

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1889 BY NAVAL CONSTRUCTION & ARMAMENTS CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE AFRICAN SS CO. PASSAGE AXIM FOR LIVERPOOL. STRUCK ROCKS & SANK OFF THE COAST OF GUINEA. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SOUDAN wreck located?

The SOUDAN wreck is located at coordinates 4 41.3 N,6 40.667 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOUDAN?

The seabed around the SOUDAN lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the SOUDAN sink?

The SOUDAN sank on Jul 16, 1891.

When was the wreck of the SOUDAN discovered?

The wreck of the SOUDAN was discovered in 1891.

What country did the SOUDAN belong to?

The SOUDAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SOUDAN?

The SOUDAN had a tonnage of 2689 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOUDAN?

The SOUDAN is classified as a steam ship.

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