Champlain Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Champlain Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 9.15 N,1 14.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.152500
  • Longitude: -1.246667
Wreck Depth 11.9 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHAMPLAIN
Type liner
Flag FR
Length 184.9 m
Width 25.3 m
Draught 14
Tonnage 28124
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 17, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers R CAN LT BUOY, FL
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2009

Surveying Details

H0432/42 24.1.42 DW IN 460928N, 011522W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 202/42. H02983/44 5.8.44 AMEND TO ST 267DEGS, 1.18M FROM S SIDE OF OUTER HARBOUR AT LA PALLICE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1689/44. H6036/45 7.1.46 DW IN 460910N, 011448W MARKED BY R BUOY, BELL. (PARIS NM 2890/45). - NM 4251/45. H6036/45 17.2.46 AMEND BUOY TO CONL LT BUOY, GP.OCC(2)G. (PARIS NM 26/46). - NM 592/46. H1208/48 3.3.48 AMEND BUOY TO R CONL, BELL. (PARIS NM 48 111 2). - NM 441/48. H1208/48 12.10.50 DELETE BUOY. (PARIS NM 50 030 25). - NM 1975/50. H1208/48 INS G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G, IN 460907N, 011444W. (PARIS NM 50 036 26). - NM 1975/50. 14.1.53 SHOWN AS STF MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G. NC 2746. 15.8.58 AMEND BUOY TO G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1208/48 12.2.64 DISPERSAL OPS IN PROGRESS. (PARIS NM 63 51 11). NCA. H4715/63 4.8.66 STF NOW MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GP.FL(2).6S, RAFL. (PARIS NM 66 23 15). BR STD. H4245/65 19.8.70 SHOWN AS DWP 6FMS 3FT IN 460909N, 011448W MARKED BY R CAN LT BUOY, FL. (FRENCH BLOCK NM 70 15 02). NE 2641. H2770/69 16.7.74 DELETE. (BREST NM 74 25 12). - NM 1427/74. 22.1.76 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6338T. AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1932 BY CHANTIER ET ATELIERS DE ST NAZAIRE, STRUCK A MINE & SANK OFF LA PALLICE. 11 CREW WERE LOST, BUT 370 PASSENGERS & CREW WERE SAVED. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY COMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSATLANTIQUE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CHAMPLAIN wreck located?

The CHAMPLAIN wreck is located at coordinates 46 9.15 N,1 14.8 W.

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

The CHAMPLAIN lies at a depth of about 11.9 meters and is located at coordinates 46 9.15 N,1 14.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHAMPLAIN?

The seabed around the CHAMPLAIN lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the CHAMPLAIN sink?

The CHAMPLAIN sank on Jun 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CHAMPLAIN discovered?

The wreck of the CHAMPLAIN was discovered in 1942.

What country did the CHAMPLAIN belong to?

The CHAMPLAIN belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the CHAMPLAIN?

The CHAMPLAIN had a tonnage of 28124 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHAMPLAIN?

The CHAMPLAIN is classified as a liner.

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