Chateau Lafite Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Chateau lafite Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 44.969 N,4 39.971 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.749483
  • Longitude: -4.666183
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHATEAU LAFITE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 83.5 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1913
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1918
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1691/19 11.7.19 NDW PD IN 474500N, 044000W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H444/445/31 28.1.31 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2351. H4737/63 19.12.63 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6377. BR STD. 17.5.79 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH CHARTS. NE 2351. 23.5.84 NDW PD IN 474502N, 043952W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2351. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 45MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 18.5.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 45MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. H1271/88 19.5.88 WK USC 45MTRS IN 474502N, 043952W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574035). BR STD. 18.5.00 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 45MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 90MTRS ON FRENCH 7147 [1988 EDN]. NC 2819. 29.10.09 SHOWN IN 4744.969N, 0439.971W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7147 [2ND EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2819.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1914 BY ATEL & CH DE LA LOIRE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY WORMS & CIE. PASSAGE BORDEAUX FOR DUNKIRK. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U84 IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (DODS & LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the CHATEAU LAFITE wreck located?

The CHATEAU LAFITE wreck is located at coordinates 47 44.969 N,4 39.971 W.

How deep is the CHATEAU LAFITE and where exactly is it located?

The CHATEAU LAFITE lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 47 44.969 N,4 39.971 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHATEAU LAFITE?

The seabed around the CHATEAU LAFITE lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the CHATEAU LAFITE sink?

The CHATEAU LAFITE sank on Jan 12, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CHATEAU LAFITE discovered?

The wreck of the CHATEAU LAFITE was discovered in 1919.

What country did the CHATEAU LAFITE belong to?

The CHATEAU LAFITE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the CHATEAU LAFITE?

The CHATEAU LAFITE had a tonnage of 1913 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHATEAU LAFITE?

The CHATEAU LAFITE is classified as a steam ship.

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