Jeanne Mathilde Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jeanne mathilde Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
46 27.44 N,2 27.713 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.457333
  • Longitude: -2.461883
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JEANNE MATHILDE
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 40
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1917
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 7.7.19 7.7.19 SHOWN AS WKS PA IN 462730N, 022745W ON FRENCH WK CHART 10104. H2967/22 18.5.22 H2967/22 18.5.22 CHART AS DW PA (1918). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1009/26 13.2.26 H1009/26 13.2.26 TO BE SHOWN AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2647 & NE 2648. H1142/28 18.2.28 H1142/28 18.2.28 LEGEND 'PA' TO BE EXPUNGED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). DELETE LEGEND 'WKS PA'. BR STD. 2.5.53 2.5.53 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH CHARTS. 16.1.61 16.1.61 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH CHARTS. LC 2648. 25.3.80 25.3.80 SHOWN IN 462729N, 022735W ON FRENCH CHARTS. NE 2647. 12.12.84 12.12.84 SHOWN ON FRENCH 6990 [1984 EDN]. REFERRED TO AS 'DUNDEES' [FISHING VESSELS]. GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). 28.3.88 28.3.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 45MTRS IN 462730N, 022738W ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. IDENTIFIED AS 3 FISHING VESSELS, ALL NAMED. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562034). SEE ALSO WK RECORDS [60019] & [60020]. CHART AS WKS USC PA 45MTRS IN 462730N, 022738W. NC 2663.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2018

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY A SUBMARINE WHILE FISHING IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (LL WW1).

General Comments

See Also: 60019 & 60020

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FAQ

Where is the JEANNE MATHILDE wreck located?

The JEANNE MATHILDE wreck is located at coordinates 46 27.44 N,2 27.713 W.

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

The JEANNE MATHILDE lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 46 27.44 N,2 27.713 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JEANNE MATHILDE?

The seabed around the JEANNE MATHILDE lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the JEANNE MATHILDE sink?

The JEANNE MATHILDE sank on Jan 3, 1917.

When was the wreck of the JEANNE MATHILDE discovered?

The wreck of the JEANNE MATHILDE was discovered in 1922.

What country did the JEANNE MATHILDE belong to?

The JEANNE MATHILDE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the JEANNE MATHILDE?

The JEANNE MATHILDE had a tonnage of 40 tons.

What type of wreck is the JEANNE MATHILDE?

The JEANNE MATHILDE is classified as a fishing vessel.