Henri Le Cour Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Henri le cour Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 44.804 N,4 27.974 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.746733
  • Longitude: -4.466233
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HENRI LE COUR
Type carrier
Flag FR
Length 93 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2488
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1918
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H1691/19 11.7.19 NDW PD IN 474448N, 042800W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H4737/63 19.12.63 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6377. BR STD. 17.5.79 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH CHART. NE 2351. 23.4.84 NDW PD IN 474452N, 042753W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2351. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 50MTRS ON FRENCH 6989. NC 2643. 24.5.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. H1271/88 25.5.88 'HENRI LE COURT' IN 474452N, 042753W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. USC 50MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574036). BR STD. 9.2.89 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 50MTRS ON FRENCH 7146 & FRENCH 7147 [1988 EDNS]. NCA. 18.5.00 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 50MTRS ON FRENCH 7147 [1988 EDN] & FRENCH 7146 [1993 EDN]. NC 2819. 29.10.09 SHOWN IN 4744.804N, 0427.974W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7147 [2ND EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2819.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1917 BY FORTH SB & E CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CHARGEURS DE L'OUEST. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR NANTES. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U93 IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (DODS, LL WW1, DER KRIEG ZUR ZEE).

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FAQ

Where is the HENRI LE COUR wreck located?

The HENRI LE COUR wreck is located at coordinates 47 44.804 N,4 27.974 W.

How deep is the HENRI LE COUR and where exactly is it located?

The HENRI LE COUR lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 47 44.804 N,4 27.974 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HENRI LE COUR?

The seabed around the HENRI LE COUR lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the HENRI LE COUR sink?

The HENRI LE COUR sank on Jan 5, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HENRI LE COUR discovered?

The wreck of the HENRI LE COUR was discovered in 1919.

What country did the HENRI LE COUR belong to?

The HENRI LE COUR belonged to FR.

What cargo was the HENRI LE COUR carrying?

The HENRI LE COUR was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HENRI LE COUR?

The HENRI LE COUR had a tonnage of 2488 tons.

What type of wreck is the HENRI LE COUR?

The HENRI LE COUR is classified as a carrier.

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