Baoule Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Baoule Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 6.18 N,3 34.59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.103000
  • Longitude: -3.576500
Water Depth 3500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAOULE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 119.8 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 5874
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 28, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 8.8.72 SUNK IN 440615N, 033430W APPROX. (WW2 SL). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1921 BY ATEL & CH DE LA LOIRE, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE 45M WNW OF CORUNNA WITH THE LOSS OF 13 LIVES. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CHARGEURS REUNIS. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BAOULE wreck located?

The BAOULE wreck is located at coordinates 44 6.18 N,3 34.59 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BAOULE?

The seabed around the BAOULE lies at approximately 3500 meters deep.

When did the BAOULE sink?

The BAOULE sank on Jul 28, 1942.

When was the wreck of the BAOULE discovered?

The wreck of the BAOULE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the BAOULE belong to?

The BAOULE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the BAOULE?

The BAOULE had a tonnage of 5874 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAOULE?

The BAOULE is classified as a steam ship.

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