Bison (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Bison (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 44.402 N,3 20.729 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.740033
  • Longitude: -3.345483
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BISON (POSSIBLY)
Type destroyer
Flag FR
Length 111.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4
Orientation 117
Tonnage 2577
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 20, 2019
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Surveying Details

H2288/78 22.1.81 STF WITH BOW 169DEGS, 195MTRS FROM PTE DE L'ESPERANCE LT. STERN 192.5DEGS, 200MTRS FROM LT. (BREST NM 80 51 30). STF SHOWN IN 474427N, 032041W AMENDED TO STF, WITH BOW 169DEGS, 195MTRS FROM PTE DE L'ESPERANCE LT. STERN 192.5DEGS, 200MTRS FROM LT. NE 304. 17.11.87 SHOWN IN 474429N, 032037.5W ON FR 6470 [1987 EDN]. AMEND TO STF, 130MTRS LONG ORIENTATED SE/NW, IN 474429N, 032037.5W. NE 304. 1.5.90 UNKNOWN ST IN 474428.2N, 032036.5W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. DRYING HEIGHT NOT KNOWN. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573194). 22.11.96 SHOWN AS STF IN 474427N, 032039W ON FR 7140 [1995 EDN]. NC 304. 24.8.01 SHOWN AS STF IN 4744.458N, 0320.650 [EUR]. LENGTH 130MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS, ORIENTATED 117/297DEGS ON FR 7140 [1995 EDN]. SHOWN ON BA 304 [1997 EDN].

Circumstances of loss

25.6.44 VESSEL, BUILT 1939 EX 'LE FLIBUSTIER', WAS TORPEDOED BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE TO ACT AS A BLOCKSHIP AT TOULON ON 25.6.44. VESSEL WAS LATER SALVED & SCRAPPED AT LORIENT. (FRENCH WARSHIPS & THE FRENCH NAVY, VOL 1).

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FAQ

Where is the BISON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BISON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 47 44.402 N,3 20.729 W.

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

The wreck of the BISON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the BISON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BISON (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the BISON (POSSIBLY)?

The BISON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2577 tons.

What type of wreck is the BISON (POSSIBLY)?

The BISON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a destroyer.

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