Babin-Chevaye Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Babin-chevaye Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 35.94 N,5 7.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.599000
  • Longitude: -5.118167
Wreck Depth 100 m
Water Depth 123 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BABIN-CHEVAYE
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Length 84.4 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2174
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1918
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H455/31 29.1.31 NDW PA IN 473600N, 050700W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SQ DATE. 29.3.76 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FR 6030. R/P. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 100MTRS ON FR 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 9.5.88 WK USC 100MTRS IN 473600N, 050700W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. GEN DEPTH 123MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14575009). G/S. 10.5.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 100MTRS ON FR 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1901 BY CHANT NANTAIS DE CONST MAR, WAS SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY BUREAU FRERES & BAILLERGEAU. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM ANTOFAGASTA TO NANTES. (LL WW1). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'U84' USING GUNFIRE & EXPLOSIVES. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the BABIN-CHEVAYE wreck located?

The BABIN-CHEVAYE wreck is located at coordinates 47 35.94 N,5 7.09 W.

How deep is the BABIN-CHEVAYE and where exactly is it located?

The BABIN-CHEVAYE lies at a depth of about 100 meters and is located at coordinates 47 35.94 N,5 7.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BABIN-CHEVAYE?

The seabed around the BABIN-CHEVAYE lies at approximately 123 meters deep.

When did the BABIN-CHEVAYE sink?

The BABIN-CHEVAYE sank on Jan 14, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BABIN-CHEVAYE discovered?

The wreck of the BABIN-CHEVAYE was discovered in 1931.

What country did the BABIN-CHEVAYE belong to?

The BABIN-CHEVAYE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the BABIN-CHEVAYE?

The BABIN-CHEVAYE had a tonnage of 2174 tons.

What type of wreck is the BABIN-CHEVAYE?

The BABIN-CHEVAYE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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