Etoile Polaire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Etoile polaire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
47 8 N,8 3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.133333
  • Longitude: -8.050000
Water Depth 3200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ETOILE POLAIRE
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source other
Surveying Details 7.9.18 M41868 7.9.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 470800N, 083000W APPROX. (DEVONPORT I.D.S.A.). PLOTS IN OVER 3000MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE U-53. (KRIEG ZUR ZEE).

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FAQ

Where is the ETOILE POLAIRE wreck located?

The ETOILE POLAIRE wreck is located at coordinates 47 8 N,8 3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ETOILE POLAIRE?

The seabed around the ETOILE POLAIRE lies at approximately 3200 meters deep.

When did the ETOILE POLAIRE sink?

The ETOILE POLAIRE sank on Sep 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ETOILE POLAIRE discovered?

The wreck of the ETOILE POLAIRE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ETOILE POLAIRE belong to?

The ETOILE POLAIRE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ETOILE POLAIRE?

The ETOILE POLAIRE had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the ETOILE POLAIRE?

The ETOILE POLAIRE is classified as a fishing vessel.