Artesien Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Artesien Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 4.225 N,5 57.391 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.070417
  • Longitude: 5.956517
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ARTESIEN
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3152
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 29, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1707/59 27.8.59 WK, LEAST DEPTH 32MTRS, IN 430412N, 055726E. (PARIS NM 59/05/25). R/S. H1707/59 18.5.60 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (PARIS TNM 60/16/56). NCA. H1707/59 9.8.60 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS MARKED BY 5 BUOYS. 60FT WATER REPD OVER WRECK. ATTEMPTS TO SALVAGE CARGO. (HMS TUDOR, HN 1/60). NCA. H1707/59 1.2.61 SALVAGE WORKS. (PARIS TNMS 61/03/32 & 61/12/70). NCA. 18.3.76 SHOWN AS WK 32MTRS ON FRENCH 5093 [10TH EDN 1975]. 4.6.85 STATED TO BE LARGE CARGO VESSEL 'ARTESIEN' IN 430415.8N, 055729.4E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 32MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 149. 10.3.89 WK 44MTRS SHOWN IN 430418N, 055727.2E [EUR] ON FRENCH 7093 [1988 EDN]. NE 149. 19.7.01 WK 44MTRS SHOWN IN 4304.300N, 0557.453E [EUR] ON FRENCH 7093 [INT 3198] [2000 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2170. 15.7.04 SHOWN IN 4304.233N, 0557.395E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7093 [INT 3198] [4TH EDN 2004, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2170. SEP 2015/000220748 19.10.15 SHOWN AS WK 44MTRS IN 4304.233N, 0557.395E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7407. [ED2 COR 18.08.15]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY J REDHEAD & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE. DES BAT. A VAP. DU NORD. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY AN ALLIED SUBMARINE OFF TOULON. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ARTESIEN wreck located?

The ARTESIEN wreck is located at coordinates 43 4.225 N,5 57.391 E.

How deep is the ARTESIEN and where exactly is it located?

The ARTESIEN lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 43 4.225 N,5 57.391 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARTESIEN?

The seabed around the ARTESIEN lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the ARTESIEN sink?

The ARTESIEN sank on Feb 29, 1944.

When was the wreck of the ARTESIEN discovered?

The wreck of the ARTESIEN was discovered in 1944.

What country did the ARTESIEN belong to?

The ARTESIEN belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ARTESIEN?

The ARTESIEN had a tonnage of 3152 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARTESIEN?

The ARTESIEN is classified as a steam ship.

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