General Du Temple Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
General du temple Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 43.031 N,1 34.109 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.717183
  • Longitude: -1.568483
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GENERAL DU TEMPLE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 120
Tonnage 566
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1783/67 2.12.75 WK 36MTRS IN 494305N, 013407W. (FRENCH NM 75 46 16). BR STD. 14.2.79 POSN 494305N, 013402W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1979). 19.3.84 UNKNOWN WK LOCATED BY HULL-MOUNTED SONAR IN 494304.7N, 013402.3W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 36.5 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). UNKNOWN IN 494304.5N, 013402.5W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 36.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). 13.6.90 WK 36MTRS SHOWN IN 494304.5N, 013402.5W ON FR 7092 [1988 EDN]. HH351/530/02 15.9.94 NOW WK 37MTRS IN 494305.5N, 013402W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 94 34 26). BR STD. HH100/351/12 8.5.97 WK DIVED ON AND FOUND TO BE 120-150FT LONG, PROBABLY WW1 ERA WITH CENTRAL BRIDGE NOW COLLAPSED WITH HOLDS FORE AND AFT. THE BOWS ARE BADLY SMASHED BUT THE REMAINDER OF WRECK IS UPRIGHT AND COMPLETE WITH SINGLE IRON PROPELLER STILL IN PLACE. (MV MAUREEN CHARTERS 3.5.97). NCA. 20.4.99 POSN 4943.091N, 0134.029W [EUR]. DIMENSIONS GIVEN. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD. HH100/351/21 26.7.04 DIVED IN 4943.123N, 0135.450W [WGD]. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. LENGTH APPROX 60MTRS. LIES NW/SE WITH BOWS TOWARDS SE. SEABED SAND & GRAVEL. UPRIGHT & INTACT. HOLE AT BOWS. BRIDGE STRUCTURE INTACT. LOT OF COAL ON WK. (G LOCKETT). NCA. SEP 2015/000182665 30.9.15 SHOWN AS WK 37MTRS IN 4943.031N, 0134.109W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7092. [ED 4, COR TO 11.8.15]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 28, 2017

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW1SL).

General Comments

BOWS BADLY SMASHED, REMAINDER OF WK UPRIGHT, BOWS SE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 43.031 N,1 34.109 W
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FAQ

Where is the GENERAL DU TEMPLE wreck located?

The GENERAL DU TEMPLE wreck is located at coordinates 49 43.031 N,1 34.109 W.

How deep is the GENERAL DU TEMPLE and where exactly is it located?

The GENERAL DU TEMPLE lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 49 43.031 N,1 34.109 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GENERAL DU TEMPLE?

The seabed around the GENERAL DU TEMPLE lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the GENERAL DU TEMPLE sink?

The GENERAL DU TEMPLE sank on Aug 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GENERAL DU TEMPLE discovered?

The wreck of the GENERAL DU TEMPLE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GENERAL DU TEMPLE belong to?

The GENERAL DU TEMPLE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the GENERAL DU TEMPLE?

The GENERAL DU TEMPLE had a tonnage of 566 tons.

What type of wreck is the GENERAL DU TEMPLE?

The GENERAL DU TEMPLE is classified as a steam ship.

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