Capitaine Augustin Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Capitaine augustin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.833 N,1 24.896 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.497217
  • Longitude: 1.414933
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAPITAINE AUGUSTIN
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 95.4 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Orientation 157
Tonnage 3137
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2003

Surveying Details

H0331/40 11.4.40 PFNM 829/40 ISSUED. H0362/40 15.6.40 INS AS DWPA. - NM 1502/40. H02238/43 8.9.43 AMEND POSN FROM 512949N, 012506E. - NM 1862/43. H0331/40 23.8.46 DISPERSED TO SEABED. SWEPT CLEAR 38FT, FOUL 39FT. SEABED 39FT. (CAPTAIN M/S, 22.8.46). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 2FT. - NM 3204/46. H0331/40 24.8.46 LIES 082DEG 1.92M TONGUE SAND TR, OR 512948N, 012500E. (CAPTAIN M/S SHEERNESS, 4.8.46). H0331/40 13.8.56 EXAM'D 12.6.56. SWEPT CLEAR 42FT. SEABED 44FT. SEABED SAND. A SHOAL OF 36FT CLOSE EASTWARD OF THE WRECK POSN PRECLUDED SWEEPING TO FINER LIMITS. (ECES, 28.6.56). AMEND TO F. - NM 1980/56. H351/67 25.1.67 LEAST E/S DEPTH 44FT IN GEN DEPTH 41FT. SCOUR 47FT. SMALL OBSTRUCTION ONLY. (ISS, ROS DTD 26.12.66). H4527/69 29.7.69 EXAM'D IN 512948N, 012500E [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.7 IN GEN DEPTH 13.0MTRS. SCOUR 14.9 METRES. WRECK IS IN ITS SCOUR AND CLOSE TO A BANK. SCOUR EXTENDS NNW-SSE FOR APPROX 300FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 383/69). H3179/74 4.6.74 EXAM'D IN 512950N, 012503E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 13.7MTRS IN 13-14MTRS. SCOUR 14.9MTRS. (1SS 1974). NCA. H4435/74 13.11.74 EXAM'D IN 512949N, 012501E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 12.8MTRS. NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.8 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. SCOUR 14.2MTRS. WRECKAGE IN A SCOUR. REMAIN AS CHARTED. (PLA WK REPORT 34/74 DTD 17.9.74). H3936/88 15.2.90 LOCATED, NOT EXAM'D. (NP 1016, HI 458). HH090/656/01 3.10.95 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. (NP 1016, HI 656). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. HH090/938/01 11.9.01 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. (NP 1016, HI 938). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. HH091/224/01 10.9.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1224). NCA. SEP 2019/000307107 23.12.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS, HI 1644). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY CHANTIERS NAVALS FRANCAIS, CAEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNION INDUSTRIELLE & MAR SOC FRANCE. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 235HP. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR NORTH SHIELDS. IN BALLAST. MINED. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CAPITAINE AUGUSTIN wreck located?

The CAPITAINE AUGUSTIN wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.833 N,1 24.896 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPITAINE AUGUSTIN?

The seabed around the CAPITAINE AUGUSTIN lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the CAPITAINE AUGUSTIN sink?

The CAPITAINE AUGUSTIN sank on Mar 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CAPITAINE AUGUSTIN discovered?

The wreck of the CAPITAINE AUGUSTIN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CAPITAINE AUGUSTIN belong to?

The CAPITAINE AUGUSTIN belonged to FR.

What cargo was the CAPITAINE AUGUSTIN carrying?

The CAPITAINE AUGUSTIN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CAPITAINE AUGUSTIN?

The CAPITAINE AUGUSTIN had a tonnage of 3137 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPITAINE AUGUSTIN?

The CAPITAINE AUGUSTIN is classified as a steam ship.

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