Courbet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Courbet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 18.616 N,0 17.21 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.310267
  • Longitude: -0.286833
Wreck Depth -0.3 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COURBET
Type battleship
Flag FR
Length 160 m
Width 30 m
Orientation 115
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1944
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2022

Surveying Details

SHOWN AS DW IN 491837N, 001652W ON BA 1821, PREVIOUS WK RECORD NOT FOUND. H2415/54 13.4.55 SHOWN AS ST IN 491837N, 001652W ON FRENCH 891. LC 1821. H1131/55 22.11.56 NO LONGER SHOWS. (FRENCH NM 56 37 02). AMEND TO DW. - NM 2856/56. H3898/82 17.5.82 SHOWN AS ST IN 491837N, 001654W ON FRENCH 6927 [1981 EDN]. BR STD. H1271/83 19.7.83 SHOWN AS DWP IN 491836.7N, 001652W ON FRENCH 891. AMEND TO DW IN 491837N, 001654W. BR STD. 22.6.90 SHOWN AS DWP IN 491840N, 001707W ON FRENCH 6927 [1985 EDN]. FRENCH BATTLESHIP 'COURBET' IN 491840.7N, 001705.8W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. LEAST DEPTH UNKNOWN IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. ORIGINAL DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 160MTRS, BEAM 30MTRS. ORIENTATION 115/295DEGS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14590196). COVERED BY EXTENDED DANGER LINE OF WKS CLOSE W ON NC 2613. HH351/352/01 16.8.90 WK DRIES 0.3MTR IN 491840N, 001708W. (BREST NM 90 23 21). BR STD. 5.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 4918.616N, 0017.210W.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1911 BY LORIENT DY, WAS IN PORTSMOUTH WHEN FRANCE SURRENDERED IN 1940. VESSEL WAS RETURNED TO FNFL FOR USE AS BREAKWATER DURING THE ALLIED INVASION OF NORMANDY. (FRENCH WARSHIPS OF WW2; FRENCH NAVY, VOL 1 [PHOTO]). SCUTTLED TO MAKE PART OF ARTIFICIAL BREAKWATER. (FRENCH WK RECORDS).

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FAQ

Where is the COURBET wreck located?

The COURBET wreck is located at coordinates 49 18.616 N,0 17.21 W.

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

The COURBET lies at a depth of about -0.3 meters and is located at coordinates 49 18.616 N,0 17.21 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COURBET?

The seabed around the COURBET lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the COURBET sink?

The COURBET sank on Jun 9, 1944.

When was the wreck of the COURBET discovered?

The wreck of the COURBET was discovered in 1955.

What country did the COURBET belong to?

The COURBET belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the COURBET?

The COURBET is classified as a battleship.

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