Amiral Zede Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Amiral zede Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 20.028 N,4 30.068 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.333800
  • Longitude: -4.501133
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMIRAL ZEDE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 123.7 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5980
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK IN BRISTOL CHANNEL. (LL WW1 & DODS). POSN 512000N, 043000W. FOR FILING ONLY. H3804/72 20.3.78 NOTHING FOUND IN 512000N, 043000W [OGB]. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/77). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2013/000174975 29.9.13 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY FOR CHANNEL ENERGY LTD, ATLANTIC ARRAY OFSHORE WINDFARM ROS DTD 3.2010 - 5.2010). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1912 BY CHANTIERS ET ATELIERS DE ST. NAZAIRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARGEURS REUNIS. ENGINE 359NHP, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 359NHP. BOUND NEWPORT FOR BUENOS AIRES. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE BRISTOL CHANNEL. (LL WW1 & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the AMIRAL ZEDE wreck located?

The AMIRAL ZEDE wreck is located at coordinates 51 20.028 N,4 30.068 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMIRAL ZEDE?

The seabed around the AMIRAL ZEDE lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the AMIRAL ZEDE sink?

The AMIRAL ZEDE sank on Nov 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the AMIRAL ZEDE discovered?

The wreck of the AMIRAL ZEDE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the AMIRAL ZEDE belong to?

The AMIRAL ZEDE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the AMIRAL ZEDE?

The AMIRAL ZEDE had a tonnage of 5980 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMIRAL ZEDE?

The AMIRAL ZEDE is classified as a steam ship.

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