Louis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Louis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.036 N,5 16.061 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.033933
  • Longitude: -5.267683
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOUIS
Type ketch
Flag FR
Tonnage 145
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1905
Original Detection Year 1905
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2009

Surveying Details

18.3.70 WK IN 500200N, 051600W APPROX. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS). NCA. H2193/74 2.4.74 NOTHING FOUND DURING SURVEY. (HMS WOODLARK, 20.12.73). NCA. HH091/246/01 30.4.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. AREA OF FLAT SEABED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED ON CRICABELLO PT NEAR POLDHU COVE ON VOYAGE FROM GUERNSEY TO LLANELLI. 2 CREW, INCLUDING THE CAPTAIN, LOST. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS).

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FAQ

Where is the LOUIS wreck located?

The LOUIS wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.036 N,5 16.061 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOUIS?

The seabed around the LOUIS lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the LOUIS sink?

The LOUIS sank on Mar 26, 1905.

When was the wreck of the LOUIS discovered?

The wreck of the LOUIS was discovered in 1905.

What country did the LOUIS belong to?

The LOUIS belonged to FR.

What cargo was the LOUIS carrying?

The LOUIS was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the LOUIS?

The LOUIS had a tonnage of 145 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOUIS?

The LOUIS is classified as a ketch.

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