Bizon (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bizon (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 24.046 N,2 27.629 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.400767
  • Longitude: -2.460483
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIZON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 57.9 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 60
Orientation 135
Tonnage 783
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 8, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1973
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 18.4.75 EXAM'D 11.7.73 IN 492406N, 022733W [EUR] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.0 IN GEN DEPTH 46-47MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS. SEABED FINE SAND. ABOUT 60MTRS LONG, LYING NW/SE. (SCES, HI 63/74). CHART AS WK 42MTRS. BR STD. MAY BE THE 'DROMORE', 268G TONS, SUNK 18.5.1917. 13.2.80 SHOWN AS WK PA 49MTRS ON FRENCH 878 [DEC 1979 EDN]. NCA. H1285/76/183 7.9.76 'BIZON' REPD IN 492200N, 022900W [EUR]. (T A TITTERINGTON, 17.5.76). NCA. H1310/83/19 18.4.83 GERMAN REPORTS GIVE SINKING POSN AS BF3574, NW CORNER. ON GERMAN GRID SYSTEM THIS APPROXIMATES TO POSN OF THIS WK. (D KRECKELER). NCA. SEE ALSO [23458]. [WGD] POSN: 4924.046N, 0227.629W.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2013

Circumstances of loss

PART OF GERMAN CONVOY EN-ROUTE TO ST PETER PORT. SUNK DURING ATTACK BY FOUR BRITISH MTB. (D KRECKELER).

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FAQ

Where is the BIZON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BIZON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 24.046 N,2 27.629 W.

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

The BIZON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 49 24.046 N,2 27.629 W.

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

The seabed around the BIZON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the BIZON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BIZON (POSSIBLY) sank on May 8, 1944.

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

The wreck of the BIZON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1973.

What country did the BIZON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BIZON (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the BIZON (POSSIBLY)?

The BIZON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 783 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIZON (POSSIBLY)?

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

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