Eugene Schneider (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eugene schneider (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.684 N,1 47.19 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.061400
  • Longitude: -1.786500
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Length 84.5 m
Width 12.3 m
Draught 6.9
Sonar Length 80
Orientation 140
Tonnage 2218
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1926
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 20.9.88 SHOWN AS USC PA 40MTRS ON FR 6940 [1982 EDN]. 6.3.90 NOW SHOWN AS USC PD 40MTRS IN 500246N, 014318W [EUR] ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. HH226/410/01 10.11.92 WK, 80MTRS LONG, LOCATED IN 500342N, 014706W [EUR]. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH. (CHERBOURG AV. 268/92; DIFRAP 229/92). NCA YET. HH226/410/03 14.3.95 NOW 59MTRS IN 500345N, 014706W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 95 08 18). BR STD. HH226/410/03 7.2.96 CONFIRMED AS WK 59MTRS IN 500344.5N, 014706.5W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1996). [OGB] POSN: 500339N, 014706W. - NM 888/96. 29.9.99 LENGTH 80MTRS. NOTED AS CINC. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). HH100/351/19 24.10.02 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THE WK OF A LARGE, STEEL SV, BROKEN DOWN TO 3MTRS HIGH. HULL CONTAINS STACKED TIMBER (?RAILWAY SLEEPERS). AT MIDSHIPS THERE IS A DONKEY BOILER AND A STEAM WINCH. THE REMAINS OF THE BOW IS TIPPED BACKWARDS AND COLLAPSED. SCOUR 4MTRS DEEP. LARGE MASTS LIE ON THE SEABED. THE EUGENIE SCHNEIDER HAD TWO RIVETTED PATCHES NEAR THE WATERLINE AT THE BOW, THIS MAY HELP IN FURTHER IDENTIFICATION. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. 4.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 5003.684N, 0147.190W.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1902 BY CHANT, NANTAIS DE CONST., NANTES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SOC GEN D'ARMAMENT. PASSAGE MANOKA FOR GHENT. CARGO RAILWAY SLEEPERS. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS BURUTU.

General Comments

INTACT, BROKEN DOWN

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FAQ

Where is the EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.684 N,1 47.19 W.

How deep is the EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 50 3.684 N,1 47.19 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) sink?

The EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 25, 1926.

When was the wreck of the EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) carrying?

The EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY)?

The EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2218 tons.

What type of wreck is the EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY)?

The EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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