Maurice Desgagnes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maurice desgagnes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 20 N,61 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.333333
  • Longitude: -61.833333
Water Depth 162 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAURICE DESGAGNES
Type motor vessel
Flag CA
Length 90.2 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2469
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.3.80 13.3.80 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 75 MILES ESE OF HALIFAX. (LL 14.3.80). POSN 442000N, 615000W APPROX FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 14, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1963 BY TERNIUZENSCHE SCHEEPSBOUW MIL NV, TERNEUZEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LES ARMATERUS DU ST LAURENT INC. PASSAGE NEW ORLEANS FOR SEVEN ISLANDS. TOOK WATER & SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED DURING STORM. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MAURICE DESGAGNES wreck located?

The MAURICE DESGAGNES wreck is located at coordinates 44 20 N,61 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAURICE DESGAGNES?

The seabed around the MAURICE DESGAGNES lies at approximately 162 meters deep.

When did the MAURICE DESGAGNES sink?

The MAURICE DESGAGNES sank on Mar 12, 1980.

When was the wreck of the MAURICE DESGAGNES discovered?

The wreck of the MAURICE DESGAGNES was discovered in 1980.

What country did the MAURICE DESGAGNES belong to?

The MAURICE DESGAGNES belonged to CA.

What cargo was the MAURICE DESGAGNES carrying?

The MAURICE DESGAGNES was carrying railway: stock and construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the MAURICE DESGAGNES?

The MAURICE DESGAGNES had a tonnage of 2469 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAURICE DESGAGNES?

The MAURICE DESGAGNES is classified as a motor vessel.

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