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Most people love a good mystery and I have happened upon one that might be of interest to we submariners. It is dirrected mainly at Jay Jeffries because of his desire to dive the wrecks of sunken subs, but anyone is invited to comment or participate in the discussion. Launched on October 18th, 1929, the Surcouf was France's Corsair submarine that had the largest allowable guns allowed by the terms of the Washington treaty. It was liberated from the axis powers and served the free French Naval forces and was mysteriously lost 18 February 1942 in a collision with the Army Transport Thompson Lykes in the Gulf of Mexico. (This is disputed by various accounts) The location is said to be 10 degrees 40 North by 79 degrees 31 West. The wreck of this enormous submarine has never been found as far as I can tell. This submarine was the largest submarine in the world until Japan built its I-400 boat. How deep is the water at this location? Has anyone heard as to if this wreck has ever been located? David Bartsch With Windows Live, you can organize, edit, and share your photos. Click here. |