Kanaris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kanaris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 43.943 N,4 13.089 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.732383
  • Longitude: -4.218150
Wreck Depth 13 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KANARIS
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 107 m
Width 14 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 3793
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2020

Surveying Details

'KANARIS', 3397TONS GROSS, SUNK IN 474400N, 041300W. H1271/76 11.2.80 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 474400N, 041300W ON FRENCH 6791 [1979 EDN]. - NM 462/80. 6.7.83 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 5368 [CORRECT TO 1980]. 6.7.83 'KANARIS' IN 474400N, 041300W [POSN DOUBTFUL]. GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). NC 2352. H1271/83 15.9.83 AMENDED TO WK USC PD 20MTRS [11FMS]. BR STD. 30.6.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 13MTRS [7FMS] ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. - NM 2004/86. 24.5.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 13MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 25.5.88 WK USC 13MTRS IN 474400N, 041300W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574108). 9.2.89 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 13MTRS ON FRENCH 7146 [1988 EDN]. NCA 26.10.00 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 13MTRS IN 4744.000N, 0413.000W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7146 [1993 EDN]. NC 2820. 29.10.09 SHOWN IN 4743.943N, 0413.089W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7146 [3RD EDN 2009, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2820.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1901 BY C S SWAN & HUNTER. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY N EMBIRICOS & SONS. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (DODS). PASSAGE BARRY FOR BORDEAUX. (LL WW1). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'U93' (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the KANARIS wreck located?

The KANARIS wreck is located at coordinates 47 43.943 N,4 13.089 W.

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

The KANARIS lies at a depth of about 13 meters and is located at coordinates 47 43.943 N,4 13.089 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KANARIS?

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

When did the KANARIS sink?

The KANARIS sank on Jan 6, 1918.

When was the wreck of the KANARIS discovered?

The wreck of the KANARIS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the KANARIS belong to?

The KANARIS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the KANARIS?

The KANARIS had a tonnage of 3793 tons.

What type of wreck is the KANARIS?

The KANARIS is classified as a carrier.

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