Charles Le Cour Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Charles le cour Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 17.034 N,5 40.059 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.283900
  • Longitude: -5.667650
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHARLES LE COUR
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 86.1 m
Width 12.4 m
Draught 6
Tonnage 2352
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H4908/79 9.7.80 SUNK 7M NNE OF PENDEEN POINT. (A C CROTHALL, 22.5.80). POSN 501700N, 054000W FOR FILING ONLY. 6.1.12 NOT LOCATED 18.3.10 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY CH NANTAIS DE CONST MAR. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY SOC. ANON. DES CHARGEURS DE L'OUEST. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR NANTES. TORPEDOED BY UC-47. (LL WW1, DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CHARLES LE COUR wreck located?

The CHARLES LE COUR wreck is located at coordinates 50 17.034 N,5 40.059 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHARLES LE COUR?

The seabed around the CHARLES LE COUR lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the CHARLES LE COUR sink?

The CHARLES LE COUR sank on Mar 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CHARLES LE COUR discovered?

The wreck of the CHARLES LE COUR was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CHARLES LE COUR belong to?

The CHARLES LE COUR belonged to FR.

What cargo was the CHARLES LE COUR carrying?

The CHARLES LE COUR was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CHARLES LE COUR?

The CHARLES LE COUR had a tonnage of 2352 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHARLES LE COUR?

The CHARLES LE COUR is classified as a steam ship.

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