Michel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Michel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 5.94 N,1 25.27 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.099000
  • Longitude: -1.421167
Wreck Depth 15.6 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MICHEL
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.2 m
Draught 7.1
Tonnage 1773
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5619/17 29.9.1 SUNK IN 460600N, 012518W. LEAST DEPTH 1FM. MARKED BY BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1011/17. H1302/19 4.1.19 ABOVE CONFIRMED. (PARIS NM). H354/25 29.5.25 DELETE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 958/25. H2722/82 26.10.82 DW IN 460600N, 012531W. (FRENCH NM 82 41 11). - NM 2886/82. 20.3.90 'MICHEL' IN 460559.8N, 012529.3W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. DW IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14561064). HH353/520/03 28.9.98 NOW WK 17MTRS IN 460603N, 012524W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 98 37 16). - NM 3959/98. 24.10.02 SHOWN IN 4605.982N, 0125.491W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7405 [1ST EDN 2001, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3000. SEP 2009/000117388 24.9.09 SHOWN AS WK 16.3MTRS ON FRENCH 6990 [EDN 3 DTD 2009, 1:350,000]. BR STD. SEP 2015/000215750 13.11.15 SHOWN AS WK 16.3MTRS IN 4605.991N, 0125.468N [WGD] ON FR474040. [ED1.0, DTD 31.8.15]. MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 30, 2022

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1881 BY R THOMPSON & SONS, STRUCK A MINE & SANK IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY WORMS & CIE. (DODS). SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM NEWPORT TO BORDEAUX. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the MICHEL wreck located?

The MICHEL wreck is located at coordinates 46 5.94 N,1 25.27 W.

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

The MICHEL lies at a depth of about 15.6 meters and is located at coordinates 46 5.94 N,1 25.27 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MICHEL?

The seabed around the MICHEL lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the MICHEL sink?

The MICHEL sank on Mar 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MICHEL discovered?

The wreck of the MICHEL was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MICHEL belong to?

The MICHEL belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the MICHEL?

The MICHEL had a tonnage of 1773 tons.

What type of wreck is the MICHEL?

The MICHEL is classified as a steam ship.

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