Cap Lihou Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cap lihou Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 6.94 N,3 39.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.115667
  • Longitude: -3.651500
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAP LIHOU
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 252
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1690/19 POSN 490700N. 033900W. (FRENCH NM). H1291/28 AMENDED TO NDW (1916). H1128/63 12.3.63 AMENDED TO NDW. NC 2644. 4.2.75 SUNK IN POSN 40M W OF GUERNSEY. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 17). 21.11.78 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON NE 2644. (FRENCH NM 78 12 30). H3324/79 24.4.80 DELETED. (FRENCH NM 13 37 80). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE. METHOD UNKNOWN. (WW1SL). SUNK BY SUBMARINE 20M NW OF SEPT ILES WHILST EN ROUTE FROM SWANSEA TO GRANVILLE. (LL WW1). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 40 MILES W OF GUERNSEY. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 17). SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM SUBMARINE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999).

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FAQ

Where is the CAP LIHOU wreck located?

The CAP LIHOU wreck is located at coordinates 49 6.94 N,3 39.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAP LIHOU?

The seabed around the CAP LIHOU lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the CAP LIHOU sink?

The CAP LIHOU sank on Nov 21, 1916.

When was the wreck of the CAP LIHOU discovered?

The wreck of the CAP LIHOU was discovered in 1916.

What country did the CAP LIHOU belong to?

The CAP LIHOU belonged to FR.

What cargo was the CAP LIHOU carrying?

The CAP LIHOU was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CAP LIHOU?

The CAP LIHOU had a tonnage of 252 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAP LIHOU?

The CAP LIHOU is classified as a sailing vessel.

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