St Didier (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
St didier (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 53.05 N,30 41.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.884167
  • Longitude: 30.699167
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST DIDIER (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 98.8 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 2778
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03495/41 9.10.41 SUNK IN 365217N, 304600E. (N.I.D. 03429/41). NCA, CHART 236 STS. H4057/46 8.8.46 3FMS 3FT IN POSN 286DEGS 1.75C FROM ADALIA BN, OR IN 365205N, 304620E. (HMS PEACOCK, HN 6/46). INS AS WK 3.5FMS MARKED BY BUOY CLOSE S. - NM 2619/46 H03495/41 17.1.57 MARKED BY CONL BUOY WITH TOPMARK, TWO CONES POINTS DOWN, CLOSE S. (TURK NM 433/56). ADD TOPMARK. BR STD. H4629/58 12.12.61 BUOY REPORTED MARKING WRECK IN 365251N, 304218E. (US NAVY NM 337/61). NCA H2990/71 29.4.71 WK REPD IN POSN 270DEGS 1C FROM HEAD OF N MOLE, OR IN 365309N, 304157E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 1081/71). NCA. H3399/68 17.2.76 WRECK BUOY REPD WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 4571/75). NCA, AWAIT TURK NM. H1272/80 13.4.82 NOT SHOWN ON TURK 3222 [1980 EDN]. DELETE. BR STD. 26.3.85 WK 6.4MTRS SHOWN IN 365303N, 304157E [WGC] ON US 54423 [3RD EDN, 1984]. NCA YET. 22.1.91 NOT SHOWN ON TURK 3221 [1986 EDN]. LARGEST SCALE OF AREA. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY LIVINGSTONE & COOPER. WAS TAKEN OVER BY FRENCH NAVY FOR USE AS FLEET AUXILIARY. BOMBED & SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT NEAR ADALIA, TURKEY. SHE WAS FLYING TURKISH FLAG AT TIME. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ST DIDIER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ST DIDIER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 36 53.05 N,30 41.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ST DIDIER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ST DIDIER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the ST DIDIER (PROBABLY) sink?

The ST DIDIER (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 4, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ST DIDIER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ST DIDIER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ST DIDIER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ST DIDIER (PROBABLY) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ST DIDIER (PROBABLY)?

The ST DIDIER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2778 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST DIDIER (PROBABLY)?

The ST DIDIER (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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