Deputie Gaston Dumesnil (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Deputie gaston dumesnil (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 42.77 N,4 58.423 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.712833
  • Longitude: -4.973717
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 81.3 m
Width 12 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 39
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 70
Tonnage 2329
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1921
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details H113/45 25.3.45 H113/45 WK IN 504208N, 045754W [OGB]. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/5, 25.3.45). H113/45 4.7.45 H113/45 POSN NOW REPD AS 504230N, 045742W [OGB]. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/2, 4.7.45). 20.7.45 20.7.45 WK - GOOD SONAR CONTACT - IN 504230N, 045742W [OGB]. LENGTH 345FT, HEIGHT 40FT ABOVE SEABED. LIES IN TWO HALVES. GAVE OFF OIL. (AUBD 321/43). H7613/52 5.12.52 H7613/52 5.12.52 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 504230N, 045742W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1156. 14.11.72 14.11.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC 15FMS [28MTRS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1178. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS WK 35MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. SANK OFF THE MOULS. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS). 22.5.80 SANK NW OF PORT ISAAC IN APPROX 504230N, 045800W [OGB]. (A CROTHALL, 22.5.80). NCA. 10.8.11 10.8.11 LOCATED 28.3.10 IN 5042.770N, 0458.423W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.26 IN GEN DEPTH 52.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 39MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 4.75MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS WITH BOWS WSW. SEABED SAND. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). ?PARTIAL WK. AMEND WK 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY CHANTIERS NAV FRANCAIS, CAEN. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR ROUEN. FOUNDERED. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS & SIBI).

General Comments

?PARTIAL WK

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FAQ

Where is the DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 42.77 N,4 58.423 W.

How deep is the DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 42.77 N,4 58.423 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 6, 1921.

When was the wreck of the DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY)?

The DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2329 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY)?

The DEPUTIE GASTON DUMESNIL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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