Tucuman Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Obstruction Category |
foul ground |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Tucuman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 31.426 N,10 30.216 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.523767
- Longitude: 10.503600
|
| Wreck Depth |
15.7 m
|
| Water Depth |
16 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Mean Sea Level |
| Name |
TUCUMAN |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
117 m |
| Width |
15.5 m |
| Draught |
7.9 |
| Tonnage |
4621 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 19, 1945
|
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2022 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 23, 2023 |
Surveying Details
H2709/45 9.6.45 DW PA (MAST & FUNNEL) IN 543106N, 103018E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1601/45. H2709/45 17.8.45 POSN AMENDED TO 543124N, 103000E. LEGEND PA DELETED. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2432/45. H751/46 15.3.46 NOW MARKED BY G CONL BUOY OCC.G.6S NW & G CON BUOY OCC.G.4S S OF WK. (HAMBURG NM 884/45). - NM 918/45. H751/46 6.5.46 N BUOY AMENDED TO FL.G.6S, BELL, & S BUOY TO FL.G.6S. (HAMBURG NM 06/46). - NM 1432/46. H751/46 6.5.46 S BUOY AMENDED TO OCC.G.4S. (HAMBURG NM 219/46). - NM 1539/46. H751/46 2.8.46 AMENDED TO DW IN 543133N, 103018E WITH G BUOY FL.G.6S CLOSE NW & G CON BUOY OCC.G.4S, BELL CLOSE SE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2713/46. H751/46 31.12.46 DELETE BELL FROM LT BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 4159/46. H751/46 17.6.47 DELETE LEGEND (MAST). (HAMBURG NM 858/47). BR STD. H751/46 31.10.47 AMENDED TO WK 3.2MTRS [1.75FMS]. (HAMBURG NM 1689/47). - NM 2766/47. H685/51 20.6.53 SALVAGE OPERATIONS TAKING PLACE. (HAMBURG NM 2007/53). NCA. H685/51 29.6.54 AMENDED TO FOUL. BUOYS REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM 3585/53). NE 2117. H1449/66 2.3.83 AMENDED TO WK SW 15.7 MTRS [8FMS 3FT] IN 543127N, 103018E. (HAMBURG NM 332/83). BR STD. SEP 2015/000077455 15.4.16 FOUL SW 15.7MTRS IN 5431.426N, 1030.216E [WGD] SHOWN IN GERMAN 30. [ED 13, CORR TO 11/03/16]. AMEND TO FOUL SW 15.7MTRS REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1918 BY RUSSSELL AND CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAMBURG SUDAMERIKANISCHE DAMPFS GES. BOMBED & SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT. (DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 31.426 N,10 30.216 E
Tucuman on Wreck Map
Tucuman Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the TUCUMAN wreck located?
The TUCUMAN wreck is located at coordinates 54 31.426 N,10 30.216 E.
How deep is the TUCUMAN and where exactly is it located?
The TUCUMAN lies at a depth of about 15.7 meters and is located at coordinates 54 31.426 N,10 30.216 E.
How deep is the seabed around the TUCUMAN?
The seabed around the TUCUMAN lies at approximately 16 meters deep.
When did the TUCUMAN sink?
The TUCUMAN sank on Apr 19, 1945.
When was the wreck of the TUCUMAN discovered?
The wreck of the TUCUMAN was discovered in 1945.
What country did the TUCUMAN belong to?
The TUCUMAN belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the TUCUMAN?
The TUCUMAN had a tonnage of 4621 tons.
What type of wreck is the TUCUMAN?
The TUCUMAN is classified as a steam ship.