Aube Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Aube Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 56.04 N,2 28.78 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.934000
  • Longitude: -2.479667
Wreck Depth 12.3 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AUBE
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 1837
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H4747/17 SANK IN 465635N, 022800W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 557/17. H3732/18 1.7.18 CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. - FNM 465/18. H5115/18 1.9.18 WK IN 465700N, 022800W. (BMCR BREST). 1919 WK IN 465700N, 022818W APPROX. (PARIS NM 1/19). H2966/22 18.5.22 AMEND TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H6129/24 10.9.24 AMEND TO DW (1917) IN 465646N, 022832W. (HYDRO). BR STD. H5245/51 21.4.52 SHOWN AS WK 11MTRS [6FMS] IN 465612N, 022846W ON FRENCH 5146. LC 2647. 16.12.81 MV 'AUBE' IN 465614N, 022838W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 10.7MTRS [5.75FMS] IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14562008). AMEND TO WK 5.75FMS IN 465605N, 022836W. R/P. 6.6.88 POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). H4639/87 22.12.88 NOW WK, LEAST DEPTH 12.6MTRS, IN 465504N, 022850W. (BREST NM 88 48 21). NC 2646. 22.3.90 MV 'AUBE' LOCATED IN 465606.9N, 022844.5W [EUR] USING TRIDENT. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY MAGNETOMETER & SONAR. LEAST DETH 12.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS BY E/S. WK IS BROKEN UP, DEBRIS LIES IN 50MTR TRIANGLE ON ROCK SEABED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990, NO.14562008). 28.3.96 SHOWN AS WK 12.3MTRS IN 465606N, 022842W ON FRENCH 7394 [1995 EDN]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE, 3.5M N BY W OF ILE D'YEU LT, WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM NEWPORT TO BORDEAUX. (LL WW1). TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE WITHOUT WARNING. (WW1 SL).

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FAQ

Where is the AUBE wreck located?

The AUBE wreck is located at coordinates 46 56.04 N,2 28.78 W.

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

The AUBE lies at a depth of about 12.3 meters and is located at coordinates 46 56.04 N,2 28.78 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AUBE?

The seabed around the AUBE lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the AUBE sink?

The AUBE sank on Aug 3, 1917.

When was the wreck of the AUBE discovered?

The wreck of the AUBE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the AUBE belong to?

The AUBE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AUBE carrying?

The AUBE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AUBE?

The AUBE had a tonnage of 1837 tons.

What type of wreck is the AUBE?

The AUBE is classified as a motor vessel.

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