Jeanne Marie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jeanne marie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 20.291 N,2 19.842 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.338183
  • Longitude: -2.330700
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JEANNE MARIE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 95.1 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2971
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK OFF SARK IN 492015N, 022235W. (LL WW1). H4483/30 10.7.30 H4483/30 10.7.30 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (GUERNSEY STATES SUPERVISOR, 28.6.30). TNM ISSUED. H4483/30 3.1.31 H4483/30 3.1.31 SALVAGE WORK SUSPENDED. (GUERNSEY STATES SUPERVISOR). INS AS NDW IN 492015N, 022235W. - NM 47/31. H4483/30 8.12.31 H4483/30 8.12.31 WK MARKED BY RED CONICAL BUOY DURING SALVAGE OPS. - TNM ISSUED. H5259/37 25.7.37 H5259/37 25.7.37 SALVAGE WORK ON CARGO COMPLETED. H4483/30 14.3.60 H4483/30 14.3.60 SANK WITH A CARGO OF COPPER AND ALUMINIUM. THIS WAS SALVAGED BY ITALIAN SALVAGE COMPANY, SORIMA, JUNE 1930 TO DEC 1931. (LETTERS FROM STATES OFFICE, GUERNSEY). 20.4.72 20.4.72 AMEND TO USC 20MTRS. NC 3655. 5.6.78 5.6.78 AMEND TO USC 30MTRS. NC 3654. 25.3.80 25.3.80 SHOWN AS USC 30MTRS ON FRENCH 879 [1980 EDN]. 10.7.85 10.7.85 FURTHER SALVAGE REPORTED BY SALVAGE VESSEL 'TUGRO'. (FISHING NEWS, 5.7.85). 18.6.86 18.6.86 LIES IN 492015N, 022245W [EUR] PD. LEAST DEPTH 28 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1986). NCA. HH100/351/03 5.11.90 HH100/351/03 5.11.90 LOCATED IN 492020.5N, 021945W [EUR] USING DECCA. IDENTIFIED BY RECOVERED COPPER INGOTS. FURTHER SALVAGE HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT BY F SAUNDERS IN THE 'GLENSHIRA'. A LARGE PILE OF BARBED WIRE COILS, STANDING 30FT HIGH, LIE OFF THE STERN OF THE WK - PROBABLY DUMPED BY SORIMA IN THE 1930S. THIS AND THE BOILER REPRESENT THE HIGHEST POINTS. A LARGE 7 TON CONCRETE SINKER, WITH HEAVY CHAIN, LIES OPPOSITE THE BOILER. THE REMAINING CARGO IS DIFFICULT TO LIFT AS IT IS SHROUDED BY HEAVY DEBRIS. THE WK OF THE 'RAFFIO' LIES ABOUT 200MTRS N. (T A TITTERINGTON, 24.10.90). AMEND TO WKS USC 40MTRS IN 492021N, 021945W. BR STD. 29.4.99 29.4.99 AMENDED TO USC 40MTRS. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 4920.291N, 0219.842W.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY ATELIERS & CHANTIERS DE FRANCE, DUNKIRK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC FRANCAISE D'ARMAMENT, MARSEILLE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR BREST. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-47. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the JEANNE MARIE wreck located?

The JEANNE MARIE wreck is located at coordinates 49 20.291 N,2 19.842 W.

How deep is the JEANNE MARIE and where exactly is it located?

The JEANNE MARIE lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 49 20.291 N,2 19.842 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JEANNE MARIE?

The seabed around the JEANNE MARIE lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the JEANNE MARIE sink?

The JEANNE MARIE sank on Mar 14, 1918.

When was the wreck of the JEANNE MARIE discovered?

The wreck of the JEANNE MARIE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the JEANNE MARIE belong to?

The JEANNE MARIE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the JEANNE MARIE carrying?

The JEANNE MARIE was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the JEANNE MARIE?

The JEANNE MARIE had a tonnage of 2971 tons.

What type of wreck is the JEANNE MARIE?

The JEANNE MARIE is classified as a steam ship.

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