Dordogne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dordogne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 19.05 N,4 31.37 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.317500
  • Longitude: -4.522833
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DORDOGNE
Type tanker
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0431/42 28.1.42 DW [POSN NOT RECORDED]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 239/42. H3519/45 2.8.45 AMEND TO ST. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2293/45. H3519/45 21.9.45 ST IN 481906N, 043122W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2919/45. H3519/45 7.7.50 ST IN 481906N, 043122W, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE SE. (PARIS NM 15 19 50). - NM 1317/50. H1738/46 21.4.55 DELETE. (PARIS NM 55 04 27). - NM 709/55. 10.8.77 WK 14MTRS IN 481906.6N, 043116.8W [EUR]. MEAN DEPTH 15MTRS. SIZE, OVER 50MTRS OR 1000TONS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). DELETED FROM LATER FRENCH WK RECORDS. AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2001
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 19.05 N,4 31.37 W
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FAQ

Where is the DORDOGNE wreck located?

The DORDOGNE wreck is located at coordinates 48 19.05 N,4 31.37 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DORDOGNE?

The seabed around the DORDOGNE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DORDOGNE discovered?

The wreck of the DORDOGNE was discovered in 1942.

What type of wreck is the DORDOGNE?

The DORDOGNE is classified as a tanker.