Aurelie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status existence doubtful
Aurelie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 33.942 N,3 30.084 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.565700
  • Longitude: -3.501400
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AURELIE
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 89
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2014

Surveying Details

H1690/19 16.7.19 H1690/19 16.7.19 POSN 493100N, 032800W, APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). BR STD. H1291/28 H1291/28 AMEND TO NDW. H3110/72 10.1.73 H3110/72 10.1.73 NOTHING FOUND. INVESTIGATED TWO SMALL AREAS NW OF 493100N, 032800W WHERE GOOD BOTTOM CONTACTS WERE OBTAINED USING SONAR. WK NOT LOCATED. (HMS HECATE, 1972). DELETED. SHOWN ON FR 6930 [1985]. NCA. 22.11.94 22.11.94 NDW ED SHOWN IN 493400N, 033000W ON FRENCH 7311 [1994 EDN]. BR STD. 21.6.99 21.6.99 POSN 4931.0N, 0328.0W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 4933.942N, 0330.084W. 9.1.12 SEP 2011/000369410 9.1.12 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FR369410. [EDN 2.0].

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM PAIMPOL. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the AURELIE wreck located?

The AURELIE wreck is located at coordinates 49 33.942 N,3 30.084 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AURELIE?

The seabed around the AURELIE lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the AURELIE sink?

The AURELIE sank on Jan 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the AURELIE discovered?

The wreck of the AURELIE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the AURELIE belong to?

The AURELIE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the AURELIE?

The AURELIE had a tonnage of 89 tons.

What type of wreck is the AURELIE?

The AURELIE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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