Danton (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Danton (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 45.585 N,8 3.481 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.759750
  • Longitude: 8.058017
Water Depth 1020 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DANTON (POSSIBLY)
Type battleship
Flag FR
Length 144.9 m
Width 25.8 m
Draught 9.2
Sonar Length 140
Sonar Width 30
Orientation 108
Tonnage 18138
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 19, 1917
Original Detection Year 2007
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2008

Surveying Details

2.1.08 2.1.08 WK LOCATED BY DCS3 IN 3845.350N, 0803.250E [WGD]. LENGTH APPROX 130MTRS. APPEARS TO BE A WARSHIP AS GUN TURRETS SEEN ON DCS3. (S ROBERTS, CHIEF OFFICER, MV GEO PROSPECTOR, EMAIL DTD 31.12.07). NCA. 21.1.08 21.1.08 CENTRE OF VESSEL LIES IN 3845.585N, 0803.481E [WGD]. APPROX 140MTRS IN LENGTH, UNDER 30MTRS WIDE. HEADING 108 DEGS. GEN DEPTH 1020MTRS. COULD WELL BE FRENCH DREADNAUGHT 'DANTON'. (M LOGUE, OFFSHORE VESSEL MANAGER, SKANDI INSPECTOR, EMAIL DTD 18.1.08). NCA. 26.3.08 SEP 2008/000027425 26.3.08 NDW IN 3845.6N, 0803.6E [EUR]. (ITALIAN NM 5/4/08). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

4.7.09 A DANTON CLASS PRE-DREADNAUGHT BATTLESHIP. LAID DOWN 1906, LAUNCHED 4.7.09 BY BREST DOCKYARD. 26 BELLVILLE OR NICLAUSSE COAL FIRED BOILERS, PARSONS TURBINES OF 22500 SHP FOR 19.2 KNOTS, QUADRUPLE SHAFT. 4 X 305MM/45 GUNS IN TWIN MOUNTS, 24 X 240MM/50 GUNS IN TWIN MOUNTS, 16 X 75MM/65 GUNS IN SINGLE MOUNTS, 10 X 47MM GUNS IN SINGLE MOUNTS, 2 X 450MM TORPEDO TUBES. PASSAGE FROM REFIT IN TOULON FOR CORFU. TORPEDOED BY U-64 (LT CDR ROBERT MORAHT) WHILE ZIG-ZAGGING AND SANK IN 45 MINUTES. 806 MEN ABANDONED, 296 MEN LOST. (WIKIPEDIA).

General Comments

INTACT WARSHIP, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the DANTON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DANTON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 38 45.585 N,8 3.481 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DANTON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DANTON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 1020 meters deep.

When did the DANTON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DANTON (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DANTON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DANTON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2007.

What country did the DANTON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DANTON (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the DANTON (POSSIBLY)?

The DANTON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 18138 tons.

What type of wreck is the DANTON (POSSIBLY)?

The DANTON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a battleship.

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