Soudan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Soudan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 53.292 S,14 22.608 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.888200
  • Longitude: -14.376800
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOUDAN
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 1751
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1892
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1892
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 1986

Surveying Details

NO PREVIOUS RECORD. NOT SHOWN ON MUTINE SURVEY OF 1909 (C 3306, GK). APPARENTLY INSERTED SOMETIME BETWEEN 1892 & 1909 AS OLD WK SYMBOL IN 075325S, 142244W ON BA 1691. H1310/83/30 5.7.83 DESCRIBED AS STEEL-HULLED SAILING VESSEL, BUILT BY RUSSELL & CO, PORT GLASGOW & GREENOCK. FOLLOWING LETTERS, PRESUMABLY PART OF NAME, HAVE BEEN FOUND ON SITE: 'A,D,N,O,P,V.'. LIES IN 5FMS. (CPL GRAHAM, DTD 26.6.83). 4.12.85 [WGD] POSN: 075317.5S, 142236.5W. CHART AS DW. NC 1691. H1310/87/3 23.2.87 DIVED NOV 1985 IN 075325S, 142244W. WRECKAGE LIES SCATTERED ON A REEF IN ABOUT 9MTRS OF WATER. A LARGE PORTION OF HER MAST LIES SOME DISTANCE AWAY IN A GULLY. FRAGMENTS OF AN OLDER VESSEL, POSSIBLY HMS TORTOISE, LIE ON SAME SITE. (SQDN LDR C R TEBBS, RAF SAA EXPEDN REPORT). CHARTED GEN DEPTH IS 3MTRS. NCA. HH100/351/21 21.5.04 LIES BROKEN OUTWARDS IN 0753.326S, 1422.625W [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 10-17MTRS. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON 20.4.04). PLOTS IN CHARTED GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

26.6.83 BUILT OF STEEL BY RUSSELL & CO, PORT GLASGOW & GREENOCK. FOLLOWING LETTERS, PRESUMABLY PART OF NAME, HAVE BEEN FOUND ON SITE: 'A,D,N,O,P,V.'. PASSAGE TACOMA FOR ANTWERP. RAN AGROUND. (CPL GRAHAM, DTD 26.6.83).

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the SOUDAN wreck located?

The SOUDAN wreck is located at coordinates 7 53.292 S,14 22.608 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOUDAN?

The seabed around the SOUDAN lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the SOUDAN sink?

The SOUDAN sank on Feb 5, 1892.

When was the wreck of the SOUDAN discovered?

The wreck of the SOUDAN was discovered in 1892.

What country did the SOUDAN belong to?

The SOUDAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SOUDAN carrying?

The SOUDAN was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the SOUDAN?

The SOUDAN had a tonnage of 1751 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOUDAN?

The SOUDAN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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