La Liberte Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
La liberte Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 52 N,6 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.866667
  • Longitude: -6.166667
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA LIBERTE
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Length 40 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.8
Tonnage 302
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1915
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

10.6.75 10.6.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS BETWEEN IRELAND AND CORNWALL IN THE BRISTOL CHANNEL. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 13 & WW1SL). NCA. POSN 513000N, 053000W FOR FILING ONLY. H5001/72 3.7.79 H5001/72 3.7.79 NOT FOUND DURING DC53 300MTR RANGE AREA SEARCH. (HMS HECATE HI 33A/78). AMENDED TO DEAD. 19.11.07 19.11.07 DATA RE-ASSESSED. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 45M NW OF GODREVY LT, OR 5052.00N, 0610.00W. (SIBI) AND AS 60M W OF LUNDY. (LL WW1) POSN FOR FILING AMENDED 5052.00N, 0610.00W. RETAINED AS DEAD AS AREA SURVEYED 1970-1981.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1895 BY GAUTIER FILS, ST MALO. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR BOUGIE. SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-35, BETWEEN IRELAND AND CORNWALL IN THE BRISTOL CHANNEL. (LL WW1 & NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.13).

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FAQ

Where is the LA LIBERTE wreck located?

The LA LIBERTE wreck is located at coordinates 50 52 N,6 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LA LIBERTE?

The seabed around the LA LIBERTE lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the LA LIBERTE sink?

The LA LIBERTE sank on Jun 8, 1915.

When was the wreck of the LA LIBERTE discovered?

The wreck of the LA LIBERTE was discovered in 1915.

What country did the LA LIBERTE belong to?

The LA LIBERTE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the LA LIBERTE carrying?

The LA LIBERTE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LA LIBERTE?

The LA LIBERTE had a tonnage of 302 tons.

What type of wreck is the LA LIBERTE?

The LA LIBERTE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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