Mecanicien Principal Carvin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mecanicien principal carvin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 40.685 N,1 16.698 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.678083
  • Longitude: -1.278300
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MECANICIEN PRINCIPAL CARVIN
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 110.3 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4282
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2025

Surveying Details

H0517/42 28.1.42 DW PA IN 454045N, 011645W. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 241/42. H2700/45 8.8.45 DW IN 454045N, 011645W. (PARIS NM 14 1272 46). - NM 2351/46. 31.1.77 SHOWN AS DW IN 454046N, 011636W ON FRENCH 6335 [1976 EDN]. NE 2910. 19.2.81 SHOWN IN 454045N, 011638W ON FRENCH 6788, FRENCH 6335 & FRENCH 6336. NE 2648. 21.9.83 SHOWN IN 454046N, 011636W ON FRENCH 6336 [1983 EDN]. NC 2910. 22.9.83 SS 'M P CARVIN' IN 454045N, 011636W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH BY E/S 4MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983, NO.14551054). 14.3.90 SS 'MECANICIEN PRINCIPAL CARVIN' IN 454044.8N, 011637W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14551054). NC 20. 28.12.01 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 4540.698N, 0116.722W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7405 [1ST EDN 2001, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. HH353/540/04 11.1.01 NOW DW, LEGEND PD REMOVED. (FRENCH NM 01 50 28) BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1922 BY CHANTIERS & ATELIERS DE LA GIRONDE, WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT AT VERDON, R GIRONDE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE COMMERICAL DE L'AFRIQUE EQUATORIAL FRANCAISE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MECANICIEN PRINCIPAL CARVIN wreck located?

The MECANICIEN PRINCIPAL CARVIN wreck is located at coordinates 45 40.685 N,1 16.698 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MECANICIEN PRINCIPAL CARVIN?

The seabed around the MECANICIEN PRINCIPAL CARVIN lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the MECANICIEN PRINCIPAL CARVIN sink?

The MECANICIEN PRINCIPAL CARVIN sank on Jun 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MECANICIEN PRINCIPAL CARVIN discovered?

The wreck of the MECANICIEN PRINCIPAL CARVIN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MECANICIEN PRINCIPAL CARVIN belong to?

The MECANICIEN PRINCIPAL CARVIN belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the MECANICIEN PRINCIPAL CARVIN?

The MECANICIEN PRINCIPAL CARVIN had a tonnage of 4282 tons.

What type of wreck is the MECANICIEN PRINCIPAL CARVIN?

The MECANICIEN PRINCIPAL CARVIN is classified as a steam ship.

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