Bordeaux Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bordeaux Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 30.939 N,1 34.838 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.515650
  • Longitude: -1.580633
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BORDEAUX
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 112.8 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 4530
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1915
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Mar 19, 2018

Surveying Details

H1302/19 4.1.19 H1302/19 4.1.19 WK LIES 251DEGS, 12M FROM PTE COUBRE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). PLOTS IN 453100N, 013515W APPROX. H2967/22 18.5.22 H2967/22 18.5.22 DELETE WK IN 453753N, 013006W [NO PREVIOUS RECORD] & INS AS DW (1918) PA IN 453100N, 013515W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 2910. H7203/51 13.12.51 H7203/51 13.12.51 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 4872. BA 2910. 30.8.79 30.8.79 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS [11FMS] ON FRENCH 6788. NE 2664. 9.4.85 9.4.85 WK IN 453100N, 013445W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14551119). 28.5.86 28.5.86 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 453100N, 013445W ON FRENCH 7070 [1985 EDN]. NC 2664. 29.7.93 29.7.93 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 6990 [1992 EDN, 1:355000]. BR STD. 3.12.08 3.12.08 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7211 [4TH EDN 2008, 1:1,000,000]. NCA. 12.8.09 SEP 2009000062843 12.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS IN 4530.945N, 0134.960W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7070 [INT 1804] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1891 BY R STEPHENSON & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIE GENERALE TRANSATLANTIQUE. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BORDEAUX wreck located?

The BORDEAUX wreck is located at coordinates 45 30.939 N,1 34.838 W.

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

The BORDEAUX lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 45 30.939 N,1 34.838 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BORDEAUX?

The seabed around the BORDEAUX lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the BORDEAUX sink?

The BORDEAUX sank on Sep 7, 1915.

When was the wreck of the BORDEAUX discovered?

The wreck of the BORDEAUX was discovered in 1919.

What country did the BORDEAUX belong to?

The BORDEAUX belonged to FR.

What cargo was the BORDEAUX carrying?

The BORDEAUX was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the BORDEAUX?

The BORDEAUX had a tonnage of 4530 tons.

What type of wreck is the BORDEAUX?

The BORDEAUX is classified as a steam ship.

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