Germaine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Germaine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.871 N,4 55.832 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.614517
  • Longitude: -4.930533
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERMAINE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 75 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.4
Sonar Length 76.8
Sonar Width 15.8
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 7
Tonnage 1428
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details 10.3.18 10.3.18 SANK APPROXIMATELY 2M NNW OF PENTIRE HEAD. (BOT MASTER, DOCKET M12569). H2409/32 3.8.32 H2409/32 3.8.32 SWEEP REPORT NEGATIVE. (HMS BEAUFORT).H1247/69 17.5.79 WK OF ABOUT 500 TONS IN 503657N, 045549W [OGB] USING DECCA. WITH GUN ON STERN. WW1 LOSS OR SHORTLY AFTER. (R DAVIS, 14.5.79). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/12 13.3.97 HH100/351/12 13.3.97 IDENTIFIED AS THE WRECK OF THE 'GERMAINE' BY THE RECOVERY OF ITS BELL. (G J POUND). HH100/351/19 24.12.02 HH100/351/19 24.12.02 [WGD] POSN: 5036.841N, 0439.840W. LYING E/W IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS AT SLACK WATER. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 17.12.02). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 24.11.11 24.11.11 LOCATED 27.3.10 IN 5036.871N, 0455.832W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.17 IN GEN DEPTH 40.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 76.8MTRS, WIDTH 15.8MTRS, HT3.83MTRS. LIES 007/187 DEGS WITH BOWS N. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY SUNDERLAND SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY F BOUET. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 177NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENGINEERING CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR ROUEN. TORPEDOED BY U-110. (LL WW1, SIBI & DODS).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS N

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FAQ

Where is the GERMAINE wreck located?

The GERMAINE wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.871 N,4 55.832 W.

How deep is the GERMAINE and where exactly is it located?

The GERMAINE lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.871 N,4 55.832 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GERMAINE?

The seabed around the GERMAINE lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the GERMAINE sink?

The GERMAINE sank on Mar 10, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GERMAINE discovered?

The wreck of the GERMAINE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GERMAINE belong to?

The GERMAINE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the GERMAINE carrying?

The GERMAINE was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the GERMAINE?

The GERMAINE had a tonnage of 1428 tons.

What type of wreck is the GERMAINE?

The GERMAINE is classified as a steam ship.

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