Bernadette Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bernadette Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 35.79 N,3 47.879 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.596500
  • Longitude: -3.797983
Wreck Depth 67 m
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERNADETTE
Type schooner
Flag FR
Tonnage 128
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1691/19 11.7.19 WK IN 473500N, 035300W. (PARIS NM). NE 2352. H445/31 14.2.31 AMENDED TO NDW PA. BR STD.SHOWN AS WK 67MTRS [36FMS] IN 473545N, 034735W ON FRENCH 5405 [1975 EDN]. BR STD. 8.10.79 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5405. DELETE. NE 2352. 12.9.83 SHOWN AS WK 67MTRS IN 473550N, 034750W ON FRENCH 5479 [1981 EDN]. 13.9.83 SCHOONER 'BERNADETTE' IN 473551N, 034748W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 78MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). INS AS WK 67MTRS IN 473551.7N, 034743.5W. NC 2352. 29.7.87 SHOWN AS WK PA 67MTRS ON FRENCH 7031 [1986 EDN]. NCA. 30.8.88 SHOWN AS WK 67MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. 31.8.88 NAME NO LONGER GIVEN. LEAST DEPTH 67.5MTRS IN 473551.2N, 034747.8W [EUD]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573121). NCA. 26.10.00 SHOWN AS WK 67MTRS IN 4735.862N, 0347.817W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7031 [1993 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 2821. 29.10.09 SHOWN IN 4735.790N, 0347.879W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7146 [3RD EDN 2009, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2820.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN BAY OF BISCAY. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the BERNADETTE wreck located?

The BERNADETTE wreck is located at coordinates 47 35.79 N,3 47.879 W.

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

The BERNADETTE lies at a depth of about 67 meters and is located at coordinates 47 35.79 N,3 47.879 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BERNADETTE?

The seabed around the BERNADETTE lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the BERNADETTE sink?

The BERNADETTE sank on Jan 15, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BERNADETTE discovered?

The wreck of the BERNADETTE was discovered in 1919.

What country did the BERNADETTE belong to?

The BERNADETTE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the BERNADETTE?

The BERNADETTE had a tonnage of 128 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERNADETTE?

The BERNADETTE is classified as a schooner.

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