La Combattante (Stern Section) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
La combattante (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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53 22.253 N,1 1.577 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 53.370883
- Longitude: 1.026283
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| Wreck Depth |
10.81 m
|
| Water Depth |
11 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
LA COMBATTANTE (STERN SECTION) |
|
Type
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destroyer
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Length |
85.3 m |
| Width |
8.8 m |
| Draught |
2.4 |
| Shadow Height |
0.8 |
| Orientation |
321 |
| Tonnage |
1050 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 23, 1945
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
006.5,005.0,000.5,321.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
published World War 2 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 17, 2019 |
Surveying Details
H0587/45 24.4.45 SUNK IN 532204N, 010127E. PROBABLY MINED. BROKE IN TWO. MAST DRIES 6FT. (C IN C NORE). - NM 1170/45. H0587/45 13.8.47 MAST NO LONGER VISIBLE. (ML 585, HN). BR STD. H0587/45 4.10.49 OROPESA SWEEP AFTER DISPERSAL CLEAR AT 36FT IN GEN DEPTHS 24-37FT. SCOUR DEPTH 52FT. POSN 532212N, 010147E USING DECCA. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, REPORT OF SWEEPING, 8.9.49). - NM 1970/49. H332/62 4.1.63 LOCATED USING SONAR IN CHARTED POSN. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). NFA. 4.7.72 SHOWN ON DANISH FISHERY CHART 5300 [1965 EDN]. 23.6.75 NOW CHARTED AS WK 10.3MTRS [LAT]. NC 107. HH090/579/01 9.2.93 NOT FOUND. (SEATEAM, HI 579). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. HH090/593/01 22.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). NCA. HH100/351/18 6.6.02 DIVED IN 5322.190N, 0101.870E [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 2-3MTRS ABOVE BOTTOM IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. THIS AREA IS THE STERN. CONSISTS OF BROKEN WRECKAGE WHICH INCLUDES TWO TURBINES, PROPSHAFTS AND WINCHES. THERE IS A DEBRIS FIELD TO THE NORTH FOR APPROX 100MTRS. SEABED SAND. (K SMITH). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/19 6.1.03 DIVED IN 5322.272N, 0101.597E [WGD] USING GPS. THIS IS THE POSN OF ONE TURBINE. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH BY E/S AND DEPTH GAUGE. TURBINE IS 3MTRS BY 2MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. SEABED WHITE SAND. DEBRIS EXTENDS 100MTRS N AND 20MTRS OF THIS POSN OR FROM 5322.06N TO 5322.600N AND FROM 0101.680E TO 0101.660E [WGD]. (K SMITH). AMEND TO WK 8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2019/000300377 17.12.19 EXAM'D 18.7.19 IN 5322.253N 0101.577E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.81 MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11 MTRS, HT 0.8 MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5 MTRS, LENGTH 6.5 MTRS, WIDTH 5 MTRS, ORIENTATION 321 DEGS. TWO OBJECTS 4 MTRS APART, THIRD OBJECT 167 MTRS AWAY. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1596). AMEND DW 10.8 MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1942 BY FAIRFIELD SB CO LTD AS THE 'HUNT' CLASS DESTROYER HMS HALDON. TRANSFERRED TO THE FREE FRENCH FORCES IN 12.1942. 3-DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES FOR 27.5KTS. FOUR 4 INCH GUNS IN TWO TWIN MOUNTS, QUADRUPLE 2 POUNDER MOUNTING AFT OF FUNNEL AND SINGLE MOUNTING IN THE BOW, SIX 20MM AA OERLIKONS IN THREE TWIN MOUNTS. TWIN 21 INCH TORPEDO TUBES. FOUR DEPTH CHARGE THROWERS & TWO DEPTH CHARGE RAMPS. MINED AND BROKE IN TWO. 60 MEN LOST. (SIBI, WARSHIP LOSSES OF WW1 & J ZANG).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 22.253 N,1 1.577 E
La Combattante (Stern Section) on Wreck Map
La Combattante (Stern Section) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the LA COMBATTANTE (STERN SECTION) wreck located?
The LA COMBATTANTE (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.253 N,1 1.577 E.
How deep is the LA COMBATTANTE (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?
The LA COMBATTANTE (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 10.81 meters and is located at coordinates 53 22.253 N,1 1.577 E.
How deep is the seabed around the LA COMBATTANTE (STERN SECTION)?
The seabed around the LA COMBATTANTE (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.
When did the LA COMBATTANTE (STERN SECTION) sink?
The LA COMBATTANTE (STERN SECTION) sank on Feb 23, 1945.
When was the wreck of the LA COMBATTANTE (STERN SECTION) discovered?
The wreck of the LA COMBATTANTE (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1945.
What country did the LA COMBATTANTE (STERN SECTION) belong to?
The LA COMBATTANTE (STERN SECTION) belonged to FR.
What was the tonnage of the LA COMBATTANTE (STERN SECTION)?
The LA COMBATTANTE (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 1050 tons.
What type of wreck is the LA COMBATTANTE (STERN SECTION)?
The LA COMBATTANTE (STERN SECTION) is classified as a destroyer.
General Comments
AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE, THIS IS THE POSN ON ONE TURBINE