Eugene Schneider (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eugene schneider (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 6.666 N,1 41.034 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.111100
  • Longitude: -1.683900
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 65 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 70
Tonnage 2218
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1926
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H03504/51 24.7.51 OLD DISINTEGRATED WK GAVE POOR RESPONSE IN 500636N, 014106W, NO SPECIFIC DIMENSIONS, ORIENTATION 070/250DEGS. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, SEARCH FOR AFFRAY). BR STD. 23.1.80 SHOWN AS NDWPA ON FRENCH 878 [DEC '79 EDN]. NCA. 28.2.90 WK USC 40MTRS SHOWN IN 500640N, 014109W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6857 [1986 EDN] & IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990. AUTHORITY GIVEN AS BRITISH HYDRO SERVICE. 7.2.96 AMENDED TO WK 54TRS IN 500643.5N, 014057W [EUR]. POSN BY DGPS. (FRENCH WK NO 18101018). [OGB] POSN: 500638N, 014056.5W. - NM 888/96. HH100/351/19 24.10.02 WK IS A WELL BROKEN, POSSIBLY STEEL, SAILING VESSEL. THE INTACT STERN LIES TO THE NE WITH THE RUDDER INTACT AND A SCOUR TO 66MTRS. AT MIDSHIPS THERE IS A DONKEY BOILER AND A STEAM WINCH. BOW LIES ON ITS STBD SIDE. STBD ANCHOR LIES ON THE SEABED AND THE PORT ANCHOR IS HALF BURIED. THERE ARE SECTIONS OF MAST ON THE SEABED. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. 28.4.05 CONSIDER THIS IS EUGENE SCHEIDER. (D C WENDES, PERSONAL VISIT). NCA. 4.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 5006.666N, 0141.034W.
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

BROKEN UP, BOWS WSW

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FAQ

Where is the EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.666 N,1 41.034 W.

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

The EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 50 6.666 N,1 41.034 W.

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

The seabed around the EUGENE SCHNEIDER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 65 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 1951.

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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