Bougainville Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Bougainville Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 16.164 S,49 16.969 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -12.269400
  • Longitude: 49.282817
Water Depth 10 m
Drying Height of the Feature 1.6 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOUGAINVILLE
Type cruiser (military)
Length 126.5 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 11.6
Orientation 67
Tonnage 7200
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 26, 2013

Surveying Details

H01799/42 23.5.42 H01799/42 23.5.42 STRANDED 253DEGS, 3.8C FROM FWRG. LT AT ANTSIRANA. (ADMIRALTY). - PFNM 1102/42 ISSUED. H01799/42 30.10.42 H01799/42 30.10.42 NOW CHARTED AS ST IN 121603.5S, 491658E. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 2391/42. H1478/64 6.11.64 H1478/64 6.11.64 LARGE VISIBLE WRECK, PROMINENT FROM NE. SHOWS LARGE FUNNNEL AND MAST ON BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURE. RUST RED IN COLOUR. (HMS DAMPIER, HN 25/64 1.8.64). NCA. H2962/73 10.4.73 H2962/73 10.4.73 CORRECTLY CHARTED. (HMS CHARYBDIS, 21.3.73). NFA. H3833/72 27.6.86 H3833/72 27.6.86 MASTS STILL VISIBLE. (BREST NM 86 22 36). NCA. HH465/350/01 1.8.91 HH465/350/01 1.8.91 NOW A WK DRYING 2.6MTRS IN 121604S, 491657.5E. (BREST NM 91 27 59). SPRING TIDAL RANGE IS ABOUT 2.2MTRS, CHART AS ST HEIGHT 0.4MTRS [1FT]. - NM 2322/91. 26.3.13 SEP 2013/000030201 26.3.13 SHOWN AS ST HT 1.6MTRS IN 1216.164S, 4916.969E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7681 [2013 EDN].

Circumstances of loss

OLD FRENCH CARGO LINER, BUILT 1913, EMPLOYED AS AUXILLIARY CRUISER WITH VICHY FRENCH FORCES AT DIEGO SUAREZ, N MADAGASCAR. WAS ATTACKED BY TORPEDO BOMBERS DURING INVASION OF THE ISLAND BY THE BRITISH AND SCUTTLED ON 5/6 MAY, 1942. (DODS & H01799/42).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 12 16.164 S,49 16.969 E
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FAQ

Where is the BOUGAINVILLE wreck located?

The BOUGAINVILLE wreck is located at coordinates 12 16.164 S,49 16.969 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BOUGAINVILLE?

The seabed around the BOUGAINVILLE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the BOUGAINVILLE sink?

The BOUGAINVILLE sank on May 5, 1942.

When was the wreck of the BOUGAINVILLE discovered?

The wreck of the BOUGAINVILLE was discovered in 1942.

What was the tonnage of the BOUGAINVILLE?

The BOUGAINVILLE had a tonnage of 7200 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOUGAINVILLE?

The BOUGAINVILLE is classified as a cruiser (military).

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