Felicite Albert Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Felicite albert Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 29.49 N,2 13.988 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.491500
  • Longitude: -2.233133
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FELICITE ALBERT
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 34
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1917
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H953/18 23.2.18 H953/18 23.2.18 DW, MAST SHOWING ABOVE LOW WATER, IN 463200N, 021100W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 134/18. 7.7.19 7.7.19 SHOWN ON FRENCH WK CHART 10104. H2966/22 18.5.22 H2966/22 18.5.22 DW PA (1918) IN 462930N, 021400W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1142/28 18.2.28 H1142/28 18.2.28 AMEND TO NDW PA (1918). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 2.5.53 2.5.53 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH CHARTS. BR STD. 25.3.80 25.3.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 462936N, 021358W ON FRENCH CHARTS. BR STD. 16.4.82 16.4.82 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS [11FMS] ON FRENCH 6902 [1981 EDN]. BR STD. 28.3.88 28.3.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 28MTRS IN 462933N, 021354.5W ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562033). NC 2663. 13.5.05 13.5.05 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 28MTRS IN 4629.490N, 0213.988W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7402 [2ND EDN 2002, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2997.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2018

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM SUBMARINE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). SUNK BY A SUBMARINE WHILE FISHING IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the FELICITE ALBERT wreck located?

The FELICITE ALBERT wreck is located at coordinates 46 29.49 N,2 13.988 W.

How deep is the FELICITE ALBERT and where exactly is it located?

The FELICITE ALBERT lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 46 29.49 N,2 13.988 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FELICITE ALBERT?

The seabed around the FELICITE ALBERT lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the FELICITE ALBERT sink?

The FELICITE ALBERT sank on Mar 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FELICITE ALBERT discovered?

The wreck of the FELICITE ALBERT was discovered in 1918.

What country did the FELICITE ALBERT belong to?

The FELICITE ALBERT belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the FELICITE ALBERT?

The FELICITE ALBERT had a tonnage of 34 tons.

What type of wreck is the FELICITE ALBERT?

The FELICITE ALBERT is classified as a fishing vessel.

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