Douaisien (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Douaisien (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 4.626 N,2 27.246 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.077100
  • Longitude: 2.454100
Wreck Depth 6.1 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOUAISIEN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 103.3 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2954
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,010.0,
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2017

Surveying Details

H7304/53 29.1.65 WK 4.5MTRS 063DEGS, 3.85M FROM DUNKERQUE GPFL LT. (PARIS NM 62 46 11). - NM 2790/62. H2981/78 25.4.79 POSN GIVEN AS 510440N, 022719E. (BREST NM 79 07 28). BR STD. H2981/78 1.8.79 H2981/78 1.8.79 NOW WK 3.9MTRS. (BREST NM 79 24 36). BR STD. 16.8.85 WK OF CARGO VESSEL EXAM'D IN 510440N, 022719E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 5.8 IN 16MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, LYING N/S AND UPRIGHT. (ANNALES HYDROGRAPHIQUES, 1983). LEAST DEPTH 3.9 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. (1984 FR WK NO.21612065). H1310/86/24 3.10.86 DIVED ON 23.7.86. LARGE WK LYING WITH BOWS N AND A SCOUR OF 25MTRS DEPTH NEAR STERN. FRENCH RIFLE AMMUNITION FOUND. MAY BE FRENCH SS LE DOUAISIEN, SUNK 1940. (J COULON, 15.9.86). 16.10.96 SHOWN AS WK 4.2MTRS [MLS] ON BELGIUM 102 REPROMAT [MAY'96]. NC 1873. 14.11.11 SHOWN IN 5104.626N, 0227.246E [WGD] ON BA 1873 [EDN 4 DTD 19.5.11]. SEP 2016/000134562 23.11.16 SHOWN AS WK 6.1MTRS IN 5104.626N, 0227.246E [WGD] ON ENC FR474240. [ED2.0, DTD 25.5.16]. AMEND DW 6.1MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BULT IN 1921 BY NORDSEEWERKE AG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE DES BATEAUX A VAPERU DU NORD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 320NHP. SUNK BY MAGNETIC MINE WHEN LEAVING DUNKIRK AFTER EVACUATING FRENCH TROOPS. (DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS N, SCOUR AT STERN

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FAQ

Where is the DOUAISIEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DOUAISIEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.626 N,2 27.246 E.

How deep is the DOUAISIEN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DOUAISIEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 6.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 4.626 N,2 27.246 E.

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

The seabed around the DOUAISIEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the DOUAISIEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DOUAISIEN (POSSIBLY) sank on May 28, 1940.

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

The wreck of the DOUAISIEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1965.

What country did the DOUAISIEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DOUAISIEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the DOUAISIEN (POSSIBLY)?

The DOUAISIEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2954 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOUAISIEN (POSSIBLY)?

The DOUAISIEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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