Emile Miguet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Emile miguet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15 N,14 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.250000
  • Longitude: -14.833333
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMILE MIGUET
Type tanker
Flag FR
Length 166.4 m
Width 22.3 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 14115
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN 501000N, 142700W. (N.I.D). NCA. H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 500000N, 143000W. 6.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 501500N, 145000W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY AREL & CHANT DE FRANCE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE NAVALE DES PETROLES. OIL ENGINE OF 982NHP. PASSAGE CORPUS CHRISTI FOR LE HAVRE. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM U-48. (N.I.D., AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). TORPEDOED AND SET ON FIRE. TWO MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the EMILE MIGUET wreck located?

The EMILE MIGUET wreck is located at coordinates 50 15 N,14 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMILE MIGUET?

The seabed around the EMILE MIGUET lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the EMILE MIGUET sink?

The EMILE MIGUET sank on Oct 12, 1939.

When was the wreck of the EMILE MIGUET discovered?

The wreck of the EMILE MIGUET was discovered in 1939.

What country did the EMILE MIGUET belong to?

The EMILE MIGUET belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the EMILE MIGUET?

The EMILE MIGUET had a tonnage of 14115 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMILE MIGUET?

The EMILE MIGUET is classified as a tanker.

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