Eugene-Gaston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eugene-gaston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 43.947 N,4 44.075 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.732450
  • Longitude: -4.734583
Wreck Depth 82 m
Water Depth 97 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EUGENE-GASTON
Type schooner
Flag FR
Tonnage 184
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1916
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Surveying Details

H1690/19 16.7.19 WK IN 484400N, 044400W. (PARIS NM). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1291/28 [NO DATE] AMEND TO NDW (1916). BR STD. H1128/63 12.3.63 CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 27.1.77 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 484400N, 044406W ON FRENCH 964 [1976 EDN]. NE 2644. 24.8.77 SCHOONER 'EUGENE-GASTON' IN 484400N, 044400W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 100MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76, NO.14584030). 2.9.77 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 31.5.79 SHOWN AS NDW ON NE 2643. 21.1.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 82MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. NC 3668. 2.3.09 SHOWN IN 4843.940N, 0444.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. 30.4.09 SHOWN IN 4843.947N, 0444.075W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7150 [2ND EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION) NC 2025.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 43.947 N,4 44.075 W
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FAQ

Where is the EUGENE-GASTON wreck located?

The EUGENE-GASTON wreck is located at coordinates 48 43.947 N,4 44.075 W.

How deep is the EUGENE-GASTON and where exactly is it located?

The EUGENE-GASTON lies at a depth of about 82 meters and is located at coordinates 48 43.947 N,4 44.075 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EUGENE-GASTON?

The seabed around the EUGENE-GASTON lies at approximately 97 meters deep.

When did the EUGENE-GASTON sink?

The EUGENE-GASTON sank on Dec 17, 1916.

When was the wreck of the EUGENE-GASTON discovered?

The wreck of the EUGENE-GASTON was discovered in 1919.

What country did the EUGENE-GASTON belong to?

The EUGENE-GASTON belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the EUGENE-GASTON?

The EUGENE-GASTON had a tonnage of 184 tons.

What type of wreck is the EUGENE-GASTON?

The EUGENE-GASTON is classified as a schooner.

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