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
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.
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2023

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
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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.

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