Suzon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Suzon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 3.94 N,5 10.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.065667
  • Longitude: -5.168167
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUZON
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Tonnage 2239
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1939
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Surveying Details

H095/39 8.2.41 H095/39 AND H0113/45 [NO DATE] SONAR CONTACT IN 490400N, 051000W. (WESTERN APPROACHES 8.2.41, AND PLYMOUTH LIST 25.3.45 & 4.7.45). [NO DATE] SONAR CONTACT IN APPROX 490400N, 051000W. (AUBD 2675A/46). H2859/44 21.7.44 [NO DATE] POSN 490400N, 051000W CONFIRMED BY A/S. (PA/V DEPARTMENT 21.7.44). H02859/44 2.8.44 NDW PA IN 490400N, 051000W. - NM 1631/44. H2979/74 23.2.77 FF REPD IN 490359N, 051009W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES 3.2.77). 21.12.77 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 OR IN FRENCH WRECKS LIST 18.10.76. H1271/80 9.6.80 AMEND TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 70MTRS IN 490400N, 051000W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. 25.2.09 SHOWN IN 4903.940N, 0510.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE BORDEAUX FOR CARDIFF. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE 42M 330DEGS FROM USHANT. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the SUZON wreck located?

The SUZON wreck is located at coordinates 49 3.94 N,5 10.09 W.

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

The SUZON lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 49 3.94 N,5 10.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SUZON?

The seabed around the SUZON lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the SUZON sink?

The SUZON sank on Oct 1, 1939.

When was the wreck of the SUZON discovered?

The wreck of the SUZON was discovered in 1944.

What country did the SUZON belong to?

The SUZON belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the SUZON?

The SUZON had a tonnage of 2239 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUZON?

The SUZON is classified as a steam ship.

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