Alfred De Courcy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alfred de courcy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 49.94 N,5 5.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.832333
  • Longitude: -5.084833
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALFRED DE COURCY
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 164
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1916
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 13.4.81 SHOWN AS NDW IN 485000N, 050500W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680D. NE 2644. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 80MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 26.2.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 80MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14585143. NC 2644. 27.2.09 SHOWN IN 4849.940N, 0505.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PORT TALBOT FOR LA ROCHELLE. SUNK BY SUBMARINE OFF USHANT. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the ALFRED DE COURCY wreck located?

The ALFRED DE COURCY wreck is located at coordinates 48 49.94 N,5 5.09 W.

How deep is the ALFRED DE COURCY and where exactly is it located?

The ALFRED DE COURCY lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 48 49.94 N,5 5.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALFRED DE COURCY?

The seabed around the ALFRED DE COURCY lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the ALFRED DE COURCY sink?

The ALFRED DE COURCY sank on Nov 25, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ALFRED DE COURCY discovered?

The wreck of the ALFRED DE COURCY was discovered in 1981.

What country did the ALFRED DE COURCY belong to?

The ALFRED DE COURCY belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ALFRED DE COURCY?

The ALFRED DE COURCY had a tonnage of 164 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALFRED DE COURCY?

The ALFRED DE COURCY is classified as a sailing vessel.