Touraine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Touraine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 14 N,10 34 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.233333
  • Longitude: -10.566667
Water Depth 2188 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOURAINE
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 5811
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 551400N 103400W. (LLOYDS & D.S.N.E.). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 7.8.87 7.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN OVER 2000MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-59. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES) VESSEL WAS EN-ROUTE GLASGOW TO SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA. ALL CREW RESCUED. (LL WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the TOURAINE wreck located?

The TOURAINE wreck is located at coordinates 55 14 N,10 34 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TOURAINE?

The seabed around the TOURAINE lies at approximately 2188 meters deep.

When did the TOURAINE sink?

The TOURAINE sank on Oct 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TOURAINE discovered?

The wreck of the TOURAINE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TOURAINE belong to?

The TOURAINE belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TOURAINE carrying?

The TOURAINE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TOURAINE?

The TOURAINE had a tonnage of 5811 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOURAINE?

The TOURAINE is classified as a motor vessel.

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