Eugenie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Eugenie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 22.94 N,5 11.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.382333
  • Longitude: -5.184833
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EUGENIE
Type ketch
Flag FR
Tonnage 65
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details 5.2.75 5.2.75 SUNK BY BOMBS FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE SOME 35M S OF THE LIZARD. IN APPROX 492300N, 051100W. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.17). 4.1.78 4.1.78 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] OR IN FRENCH WRECK RECORDS 1976. H1281/80 13.6.80 H1281/80 13.6.80 SHOWN AS NDW IN 492300N, 051100W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680D [1980 EDN]. 4.8.87 4.8.87 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. NOT IN FRENCH RECORDS 1984. BR STD. HH091/059/01 11.11.05 HH091/059/01 11.11.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the EUGENIE wreck located?

The EUGENIE wreck is located at coordinates 49 22.94 N,5 11.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EUGENIE?

The seabed around the EUGENIE lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the EUGENIE sink?

The EUGENIE sank on Nov 16, 1916.

When was the wreck of the EUGENIE discovered?

The wreck of the EUGENIE was discovered in 1916.

What country did the EUGENIE belong to?

The EUGENIE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the EUGENIE carrying?

The EUGENIE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the EUGENIE?

The EUGENIE had a tonnage of 65 tons.

What type of wreck is the EUGENIE?

The EUGENIE is classified as a ketch.