La Nantaise Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
La nantaise Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 16.534 N,1 28.929 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.275567
  • Longitude: 1.482150
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA NANTAISE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 359
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H8211/47 12.12.47 SUNK IN 511631N, 012913E. (DOVER, DTD 8.7.45). CHART AS DW PA. - NM 3202/47. H5120/51 11.10.55 AMEND TO DW. (HMS SCOTT). - NM 2267/55. H5120/51 20.7.56 AMEND TO SW 7FMS 1FT IN 511631N, 012902E. (ECESU, DTD 1.7.56). - NM 1949/56. H2421/62 23.8.62 DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 45FT, FOUL 46FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54 IN GEN DEPTH 55FT. SCOUR DEPTH 70FT. POSN BY HSA. (HMS EGERIA, 24.5.62). AMEND TO SW 7FMS 3FT. BR STD. H1219/63 5.3.64 VERY SMALL, DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, DTD 28.2.63). NOT LOCATED IN SURVEYS BETWEEN 1965 & 1977, INCLUSIVE. AMEND TO F. BR STD. H2234/71 2.2.71 NOT FOUND AFTER CLOSE INVESTIGATION. NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. EXISTENCE DOUBTFUL. (SOISS, 31.12.70). DELETE. BR STD. H2100/74 30.1.74 NOT SEARCHED FOR. (SOISS, 1973). H2100/74 9.8.74 NOTHING FOUND BY CLOSE SOUNDING. (ISS, 1974). H2499/76 9.2.76 NOT SEARCHED FOR. (HMS ECHO, HI 17/75). H4845/75 26.10.77 SEARCHED FOR BUT NOT FOUND. (HMS EGERIA, HI 40A/76). H1938/78 23.3.81 LOCATED 29.10.80 & EXAM'D 19.11.80 IN 511630N, 012902E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.1, FOUL AT 15.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15 IN GEN DEPTH 17-20MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 20.5MTRS ON N SIDE. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, BEAM 17MTRS. LYING 130/310DEGS, APPARENTLY INTACT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 61B/80). CHART AS SW 15.1MTRS. R/P. H1951/80 29.5.81 EXAM'D 8.4.81. BASICALLY NO CHANGE. AREA SHOALING AROUND WK, WHICH MAY SOON BE COVERED. RECOMMEND NCA. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 21A). H2907/83 25.3.85 NOT FOUND. NOW CONSIDERED TO BE BURIED. (HMS EGERIA, HI 186, DTD 19.9.84). AMEND TO F. R/P. H2331/85 11.11.86 DETECTED DURING AREA SEARCH BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. NO INDICATION ON E/S OR DCS3. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 298). NCA. H6342/87 5.12.88 NOT DETECTED DURING AREA SEARCH. DEPTH IN AREA NOW 10MTRS. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 425). NCA. HH090/511/01 NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH USING SONAR AND MAGNETOMETER. GEN DEPTH NOW 10MTRS. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 511). NCA. . HH090/629/01 6.7.94 LOCATED IN VICINITY OF CHARTED POSN BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 629). HH242/400/02 26.2.97 NOT FOUND. (THL VECTIS, 1997). DELETE. BR STD. HH090/736/01 18.7.97 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (NP 1016, HI 736). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH090/892/01 3.10.00 LOCATED BY SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY. (NP 1016, HI 892). NCA. HH091/294/01 26.3.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. NFS. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1294). NCA. SEP 2015/000083470 10.12.15 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS, HI 1484). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS 'HELENCREST'. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 16.534 N,1 28.929 E
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FAQ

Where is the LA NANTAISE wreck located?

The LA NANTAISE wreck is located at coordinates 51 16.534 N,1 28.929 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LA NANTAISE?

The seabed around the LA NANTAISE lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the LA NANTAISE sink?

The LA NANTAISE sank on Jul 8, 1945.

When was the wreck of the LA NANTAISE discovered?

The wreck of the LA NANTAISE was discovered in 1945.

What country did the LA NANTAISE belong to?

The LA NANTAISE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LA NANTAISE?

The LA NANTAISE had a tonnage of 359 tons.

What type of wreck is the LA NANTAISE?

The LA NANTAISE is classified as a steam ship.

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