Denise Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Denise Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0.536 N,5 15.894 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.008933
  • Longitude: -5.264900
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DENISE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1598
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2009

Surveying Details

18.3.70 WK IN 500036N, 051548W. LIES IN 40FT OF WATER, VERY BROKEN UP ALTHOUGH SOME FITTINGS INCLUDING ANCHOR CABLE, BOLLARDS & 2 BOILERS ARE STILL THERE. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS). NCA. H2193/74 2.4.74 NOTHING FOUND DURING SURVEY. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 20.12.73). NCA. 13.9.96 WK IN 500030N, 051550W. CAN BE FOUND VERY CLOSE TO THE CHAIR, AND THE COVE SIDE OF MEN TE HEUL & PREDANNACK HEAD. REMAINS OF WRECK ARE JAMMED AGAINST AN ISOLATED ROCK APPROX 24MTRS OFF CLIFF FACE IN GEN DEPTH 11-14MTRS. BOILER & PLATING SHOWING ALONG WITH SCATTERED DEBRIS. (DIVER GUIDE TO SOUTH CORNWALL). DIVED ON 7.9.96 MUCH AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, MORE OF VESSEL EXPOSED BY RECENT SCOURING. FURTHER DETAILS TO FOLLOW. (T DEAN, ARAMIS SAC/G FURSE, 11.9.96). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/246/01 29.4.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. AREA OF VERY ROCKY SEABED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

6.6.1918 VESSEL, BUILT 1912 BY OSBOURNE GRAHAM & CO., SUNDERLAND AND OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F BOUET, SANK NEAR MEN TE HEUL, 0.5M S FROM MULLION IN JUNE 1917. STRANDED SW OF MULLION ON 6.6.1918 IN FOG WHILST EN-ROUTE SWANSEA TO ROUEN. ABANDONED AFTER MUCH OF CARGO SALVAGED. (DIVER GUIDE TO SOUTH CORNWALL & CORNISH SHIPWRECKS).

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FAQ

Where is the DENISE wreck located?

The DENISE wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.536 N,5 15.894 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DENISE?

The seabed around the DENISE lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the DENISE sink?

The DENISE sank on Jun 6, 1918.

When was the wreck of the DENISE discovered?

The wreck of the DENISE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the DENISE belong to?

The DENISE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the DENISE carrying?

The DENISE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DENISE?

The DENISE had a tonnage of 1598 tons.

What type of wreck is the DENISE?

The DENISE is classified as a steam ship.

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