Aline Montreuil Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aline montreuil Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.784 N,1 9.906 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.046400
  • Longitude: -1.165100
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALINE MONTREUIL
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 78.9 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1624
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2012

Surveying Details

1917 SANK IN 500200N, 011500W APPROX. (DOCKET M72850). NCA. 5.3.90 WK 64MTRS SHOWN IN 500251N, 010948W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]; STATED AS WK 64.2MTRS IN 500250N, 010949W [EUR] WITH POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 72MTRS IN FR WK RECORDS NO 18101013 [CORR TO JAN 1990]. NC 2613. 4.3.91 [OGB] POSN: 500244.5N, 010948.5W. NE 2450. 28.8.03 DIVED 24.4.03 AND IDENTIFIED AS THE 'ALINE MONTREUIL' IN POSN 5002.764N, 0109.897W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH BY GAUGE 70MTRS ABOVE THE BOILER AT LOW WATER. BOILER 8MTRS HIGH. BOW 3 MTRS, REST WELL BROKEN UP. BELL RECOVERED. (G GOOCH, FAX DTD 14.8.03). NCA. 4.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 5002.784N, 0109.906W.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY STRAND SLIPWAY CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY MONTREUIL & CO. WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE ROUEN FOR SWANSEA. (LL WW1 & DODS).

General Comments

GENERALLY WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the ALINE MONTREUIL wreck located?

The ALINE MONTREUIL wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.784 N,1 9.906 W.

How deep is the ALINE MONTREUIL and where exactly is it located?

The ALINE MONTREUIL lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 50 2.784 N,1 9.906 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALINE MONTREUIL?

The seabed around the ALINE MONTREUIL lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the ALINE MONTREUIL sink?

The ALINE MONTREUIL sank on Sep 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ALINE MONTREUIL discovered?

The wreck of the ALINE MONTREUIL was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ALINE MONTREUIL belong to?

The ALINE MONTREUIL belonged to FR.

What cargo was the ALINE MONTREUIL carrying?

The ALINE MONTREUIL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ALINE MONTREUIL?

The ALINE MONTREUIL had a tonnage of 1624 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALINE MONTREUIL?

The ALINE MONTREUIL is classified as a steam ship.

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