Cysne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cysne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 47.94 N,5 57.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.799000
  • Longitude: -5.951500
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 108 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CYSNE
Type steam ship
Flag PT
Tonnage 623
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 29, 1915
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Surveying Details

26.11.79 NDW SHOWN IN 484800N, 055700W [EUR] ON FRENCH 4735. NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. H1271/80 9.6.80 INS AS NDW IN 484800N, 055700W. BR STD. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK PD 90MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 26.2.88 SHOWN AS WK PD 90MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. LISTED AS WK USC PD 90MTRS IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14585141. NC 2644. 5.3.98 WK USC PD 90MTRS IN 484800N, 055700W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998). NCA. 27.2.09 SHOWN IN 4847.940N, 0557.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'U41' IN 484800N, 055700W APPROX [FROM LOCATION MAP]. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.13). THE VESSEL WENT DOWN HALF WAY BETWEEN ENGLAND AND FRANCE, ABOUT 40M FROM BOTH, IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL.

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FAQ

Where is the CYSNE wreck located?

The CYSNE wreck is located at coordinates 48 47.94 N,5 57.09 W.

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

The CYSNE lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 48 47.94 N,5 57.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CYSNE?

The seabed around the CYSNE lies at approximately 108 meters deep.

When did the CYSNE sink?

The CYSNE sank on May 29, 1915.

When was the wreck of the CYSNE discovered?

The wreck of the CYSNE was discovered in 1979.

What country did the CYSNE belong to?

The CYSNE belonged to PT.

What was the tonnage of the CYSNE?

The CYSNE had a tonnage of 623 tons.

What type of wreck is the CYSNE?

The CYSNE is classified as a steam ship.

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