Madonne (?Madone) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Madonne (?madone) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 30.154 N,2 4.871 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.502567
  • Longitude: -2.081183
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MADONNE (?MADONE)
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 31
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date May 2, 2018

Surveying Details

H2474/19 7.7.19 SHOWN AS WK IN 463000N, 020500W ON FRENCH WK CHART 10104. INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 463000N, 020500W. SQ DATE. H1142/28 18.2.28 NOW SHOWN AS NDW (1918) IN 463010N, 020450W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 2.5.53 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH CHARTS. NE 2647. 16.1.61 NOW SHOWN AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2648. 25.3.80 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH CHARTS. AMEND TO NDW PD. NE 2647. 16.4.82 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 6902 [1981 EDN]. BR STD. 21.7.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7068 [1986 EDN]. 28.3.88 SHOWN IN 463012.5N, 020447W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. INS AS WK USC PA 20MTRS IN 463012.5N, 020447W. NC 2663. 21.3.90 FRENCH DUNDEE [SAIL FV] 'MADONE' IN 463012.5N, 020447W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. USC 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562032). 02.02.02 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS IN 4630.154N, 0204.871W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7403 [2000 EDN]. NE 2998.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM SUBMARINE WHILE FISHING IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (LL WW1 & FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987).

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FAQ

Where is the MADONNE (?MADONE) wreck located?

The MADONNE (?MADONE) wreck is located at coordinates 46 30.154 N,2 4.871 W.

How deep is the MADONNE (?MADONE) and where exactly is it located?

The MADONNE (?MADONE) lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 46 30.154 N,2 4.871 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MADONNE (?MADONE)?

The seabed around the MADONNE (?MADONE) lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the MADONNE (?MADONE) sink?

The MADONNE (?MADONE) sank on Mar 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MADONNE (?MADONE) discovered?

The wreck of the MADONNE (?MADONE) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the MADONNE (?MADONE) belong to?

The MADONNE (?MADONE) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the MADONNE (?MADONE)?

The MADONNE (?MADONE) had a tonnage of 31 tons.

What type of wreck is the MADONNE (?MADONE)?

The MADONNE (?MADONE) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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