Biarritz (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Biarritz (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 47.548 N,3 32.252 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.792467
  • Longitude: 3.537533
Wreck Depth 29 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 78 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 1.2
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1752
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H0177/40 12.2.40 REPD SUNK IN 524200N, 034400E. (NID). - FNM 282/40. H1166/60 12.1.60 SEARCHED FOR. NOT FOUND WITHIN TWO MILES OF REPD POSN. (NETH HYDROGRAPHER). NCA. H0177/40 14.11.60 DELETED. (NETH NMS 3163/60 & 3404/60 & NETH CHART). - NMS 2787/60 & 3102/60. 4.12.72 FF SHOWN IN 524154N, 034430E [EUR]. (NETH FISHERIES CHART 1955). NCA. HH340/620/01 12.6.92 WK 27MTRS IN 544735.5N, 033221.5E [EUR]. (NETH NM 348/92). LEAST DEPTH 27.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. STANDS 1.2MTRS HIGH. LIES 270/090 DEGS. (NETH WK LIST). INS AS WK 27MTRS. BR STD. 3.6.93 WK LOCATED IN 524741N, 033223E DURING 1992 PIPELINE SURVEY, ABOUT 100MTRS LONG. APPARENTLY SS WITH CENTRAL FUNNEL AND 4 HOLDS FROM SONAR TRACE. (B MALLEY TELECON). NCA. 23.7.13 SHOWN IN 5247.548N, 0332.252E [WGD] ON BA 1631 [EDN 4 DTD 13.6.13].
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY AKERS M V, OLSO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRED OLSEN & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 489 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. 37 CREW AND PASSENGERS LOST. (SIBI, WW2SL & LLWW2).

General Comments

4 HOLDS, CENTRAL FUNNEL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 47.548 N,3 32.252 E
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FAQ

Where is the BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 47.548 N,3 32.252 E.

How deep is the BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 29 meters and is located at coordinates 52 47.548 N,3 32.252 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY) was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY)?

The BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1752 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY)?

The BIARRITZ (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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