France Aimee (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
France aimee (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 40.137 N,1 3.358 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 50.668950
- Longitude: -1.055967
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| Wreck Depth |
8.2 m
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| Water Depth |
11 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
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steam ship
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Length |
57.9 m |
| Width |
8.5 m |
| Draught |
3.7 |
| Shadow Height |
3.5 |
| Orientation |
95 |
| Tonnage |
699 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 3, 1918
|
| Scour Dimensions |
,,002.8, |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2010 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 9, 2010 |
Surveying Details
H1918/18 3.4.18 H1918/18 3.4.18 SUNK 2C S 64DEGS W FROM PRINCESSA BUOY. LEAST DEPTH 4FT. (PORTSMOUTH, TELECON). CHART AS WK 0FMS 4FT IN 504007N, 010317W. - NM 525/18. H6391/19 11.9.23 H6391/19 & H6284/23 11.9.23 LT ON PRINCESSA BUOY ALTERED TO GPFL(3)G10S. (KHM PORTSMOUTH). - NM 1634/23. H2511/33 26.5.33 H2511/33 26.5.33 NOT FOUND. (SCES). DELETE. - NM 791/33. H4268/63 16.1.64 H4268/63 16.1.64 AN OLD WK LOCATED IN 504007N, 010317W USING HSA. MUCH OVERGROWN WITH SHELL & WEED, LIES ON THE N SIDE OF A FAIRLY LARGE SCOUR. LENGTH APPROX 180FT, WIDTH 30FT. ORIENTATION 095/275DEGS. DRIFT SWEPT, CLEAR AT 23, FOUL AT 24FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 24 IN GEN DEPTH 31FT. (FSL MEDA, SCES, 1963). CHART AS SW 3FMS 5FT. - NM 2497/63. H5808/55 28.3.66 H5808/55 28.3.66 AMEND TO SW 3FMS 3FT [6.4MTRS] [LAT]. - NM 1017/68. H4661/68 6.5.68 H4661/68 6.5.68 NOT LOCATED OR SEARCHED FOR. (FSL WATERWITCH, SCES, 1967). NCA. 21.1.72 21.1.72 NOW CHARTED AS WK 3FMS 5FT. LC 2050. H2435/72 4.5.72 H2435/72 4.5.72 WK IN 504006N, 010315W USING HSA. PROBABLY ROLLED OVER TO S. NOW LYING IN MIDDLE OF SCOUR INSTEAD OF ON N SIDE. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.6MTRS [25FT] IN GEN DEPTH 8.3MTRS [27FT]. MAX SCOUR DEPTH 11.6MTRS [38FT]. (SCES, 4.5.72). AMEND TO REVISED POSN. NC 2050. H4824/75 8.2.78 H4824/75 8.2.78 EXAM'D BY SMB IN 504005.7N, 010316.7W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.8MTRS. (SCES, HI 72/77). BR STD. H1720/65 12.9.78 H1720/65 12.9.78 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. LIES ON PORT SIDE (HAS ROLLED MORE ONTO SIDE SINCE LAST DIVE 7YRS AGO). STERN INTACT. PORT SIDE SILTED UP & STBD SIDE BREAKING UP. BOWS MOSTLY BURIED. HIGHEST PART IS A BOILER - 12FT HIGH. (M WALSH, 20.8.78). NCA. H4824/75 20.8.80 H4824/75 20.8.80 EXAM'D 3.7.79 IN 504006N, 010317W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.2 IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP. (FSL WATERWITCH, HI 80B/79). BR STD. H3847/86 5.1.90 H3847/86 5.1.90 EXAM'D 14.6.89 IN 504006N, 010317W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.1 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. SCOUR 2.8MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS. APPARENTLY THE STERN SECTION OF LARGE WK LYING 095/275DEGS. BROKEN UP WITH MANY JAGGED PROJECTIONS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 366). BR STD. 9.7.10 SEP 2010/000109905 9.7.10 LOCATED IN 5040.1369N, 0103.3579W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.29MTRS. (SDC BATHY, EXAMINATION OF NATURAL ENGLAND'S DIGITAL DATA). AMEND WK 8.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH PATROL BOAT HMS P 35. OWNED BY SOCIETE D'IMPORTATION DU NORD ET DE L'ESV AT TIME OF LOSS.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 40.137 N,1 3.358 W
France Aimee (Part Of)(Possibly) on Wreck Map
France Aimee (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 40.137 N,1 3.358 W.
How deep is the FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 8.2 meters and is located at coordinates 50 40.137 N,1 3.358 W.
How deep is the seabed around the FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.
When did the FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?
The FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 3, 1918.
When was the wreck of the FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.
What country did the FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?
The FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.
What cargo was the FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) carrying?
The FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?
The FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 699 tons.
What type of wreck is the FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?
The FRANCE AIMEE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
?STERN, BROKEN UP WITH MANY JAGGED PROJECTIONS