Dunkerquois Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dunkerquois Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 46.947 N,4 21.074 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.782450
  • Longitude: -4.351233
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNKERQUOIS
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 86 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2087
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1690/19 16.7.19 WK IN 484700N, 042100W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1291/28 [NO DATE] AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW (1917). BR STD. H1128/63 12.3.63 SHOWN AS NDW. NC 2644. 26.8.77 SS 'DUNKERQUOIS' IN APPROX 484700N, 042100W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 90MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). 2.9.77 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [1977 EDN]. 20.11.78 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 484700N, 042100W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6031. NE 2644. 21.1.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 70MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. NC 3668. 27.2.09 SHOWN IN 4846.947N, 0421.074W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1911 BY CAMPBELTOWN SB CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIE DES BATEAUX A VAPEUR DU NORD. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (DODS). PASSAGE BLYTH FOR LA PALLICE. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the DUNKERQUOIS wreck located?

The DUNKERQUOIS wreck is located at coordinates 48 46.947 N,4 21.074 W.

How deep is the DUNKERQUOIS and where exactly is it located?

The DUNKERQUOIS lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 48 46.947 N,4 21.074 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNKERQUOIS?

The seabed around the DUNKERQUOIS lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the DUNKERQUOIS sink?

The DUNKERQUOIS sank on Aug 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DUNKERQUOIS discovered?

The wreck of the DUNKERQUOIS was discovered in 1919.

What country did the DUNKERQUOIS belong to?

The DUNKERQUOIS belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the DUNKERQUOIS?

The DUNKERQUOIS had a tonnage of 2087 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUNKERQUOIS?

The DUNKERQUOIS is classified as a steam ship.

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