Bretagne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bretagne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 20 N,13 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.333333
  • Longitude: -13.166667
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRETAGNE
Type merchant vessel
Flag FR
Length 137.2 m
Width 18 m
Draught 12.5
Tonnage 10108
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN 503000N, 131000E. (N.I.D). NO ACTION. H01001/40 H01001/40 GIVES SINKING POSN AS 502000N, 124500W. (D.S.N.E). 3.7.87 3.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 502000N, 124500W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-FLANDRIAL (ROYAL HOLLAND LINE). BUILT IN 1922 BY BARCLAY CURLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSATLANTIQUE. TURBINE ENGINES OF 1292 SHP FOR 14.5 KNOTS. WAS SUNK BY GUNFIRE & TORPEDO FROM U-45. TWO PASSENGERS AND FIVE CREW LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the BRETAGNE wreck located?

The BRETAGNE wreck is located at coordinates 50 20 N,13 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRETAGNE?

The seabed around the BRETAGNE lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the BRETAGNE sink?

The BRETAGNE sank on Oct 14, 1939.

When was the wreck of the BRETAGNE discovered?

The wreck of the BRETAGNE was discovered in 1939.

What country did the BRETAGNE belong to?

The BRETAGNE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the BRETAGNE?

The BRETAGNE had a tonnage of 10108 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRETAGNE?

The BRETAGNE is classified as a merchant vessel.

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