Mexique Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mexique Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 33.852 N,1 1.221 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.564200
  • Longitude: -1.020350
Wreck Depth 6.7 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEXIQUE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 166.4 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 12220
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source naval vessel
Markers 'M1' N CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, VQ, CLOSE N
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2025

Surveying Details

H0584/40 28.6.40 DW LIES 038DEGS, 1.15M FROM F.G LT AT POINTE DE LA CHAMBRETTE. (HMS ARETHUSA). CHART IN 453352N, 010114W. - FNM 1624/40. H5925/50 12.1.51 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 6.7MTRS, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE S. (PARIS NM 50 35 31). - NM 2045/50. H1021/51 5.3.51 BUOY MOVED CLOSE E OF WK. (PARIS NM 51 03 46). - NM 413/51. H7203/51 19.11.51 SHOWN AS WK SW 6.7MTRS MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, CONE TOPMARK, ON FRENCH 5508. NC 2916. H4769/58 24.10.58 BUOY MOVED CLOSE E BY N [080DEGS] OF WK. (PARIS NM 58 34 10). BR STD. 30.3.73 SHOWN AS WK SW 6.7MTRS IN 453354N, 010106W, MARKED BY B CONL LT BUOY 'M1', FL, RAFL 348DEGS, 1.8C FROM WK ON FRENCH 6141 [1972 EDN]. BR STD. 18.3.80 SHOWN AS WK 6.7MTRS ON FRENCH 6336 [1980 EDN]. NC 2916. 30.1.84 SHOWN IN 453354.5N, 010109.5W, MARKED BY 'M1' N CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, VQ, CLOSE N ON FRENCH 6141 [1983 EDN]. NC 2910. 31.1.84 WK OF STEAMER 'MEXIQUE' LIES IN 453355N, 010108.7W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 6.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). 27.2.06 SHOWN IN 4535.852N, 0101.221W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7425 [INT 1849] [2ND EDN 2005, 1:25,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3058.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1915 BY CHANTIERS & ATELIERS DE PROVENCE, STRUCK A MINE & SANK WHILST ENTERING VERDON ROADS FROM ORAN. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIE GENERALE TRANSATLANTIQUE. THERE WERE NO CASUALTIES. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MEXIQUE wreck located?

The MEXIQUE wreck is located at coordinates 45 33.852 N,1 1.221 W.

How deep is the MEXIQUE and where exactly is it located?

The MEXIQUE lies at a depth of about 6.7 meters and is located at coordinates 45 33.852 N,1 1.221 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MEXIQUE?

The seabed around the MEXIQUE lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the MEXIQUE sink?

The MEXIQUE sank on Jun 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MEXIQUE discovered?

The wreck of the MEXIQUE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MEXIQUE belong to?

The MEXIQUE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the MEXIQUE?

The MEXIQUE had a tonnage of 12220 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEXIQUE?

The MEXIQUE is classified as a steam ship.

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