Bayonne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bayonne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 23 N,3 2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.383333
  • Longitude: -3.033333
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAYONNE
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Length 86.2 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.9
Tonnage 2589
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK 25 MILES ENE FROM START POINT. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, WW1). POSN 5023.0N, 0302.0W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1901 BY CHANTIER ET ATEL DE ST NAZAIRE, ST NAIZAIRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC ANON DE SVOILLERS NAORMANDES. RIGGED AS A SHIP. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR IPSWICH. SUNK BY U 84.

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FAQ

Where is the BAYONNE wreck located?

The BAYONNE wreck is located at coordinates 50 23 N,3 2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BAYONNE?

The seabed around the BAYONNE lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the BAYONNE sink?

The BAYONNE sank on Feb 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BAYONNE discovered?

The wreck of the BAYONNE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BAYONNE belong to?

The BAYONNE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the BAYONNE carrying?

The BAYONNE was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the BAYONNE?

The BAYONNE had a tonnage of 2589 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAYONNE?

The BAYONNE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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