Naalso Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Naalso Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 49.273 N,2 33.238 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.821217
  • Longitude: -2.553967
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAALSO
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 135
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1302/19 WK IN 464930N, 023025W APPROX OR 9M NW OF ILE D'YEU. (PARIS NM 1/19). H5245/51 21.4.52 DW PA IN 464932N, 023220W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS DW PA IN 464932N, 023220W. LC 2647. 16.10.81 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 20MTRS [11FMS] IN 464915N, 023330W ON FRENCH 6853 [1981 EDN]. R/P. 29.3.88 FRENCH FV 'NAALSO', 135 TONS, IN 464920N, 023309.5W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. USC 28MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562017). CHART AS WK USC PA 28MTRS IN 464920N, 023309.5W. NC 2663. 28.3.96 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 28MTRS ON FRENCH 7394 [1995 EDN]. NCA. 11.11.98 AMEND TO WK USC PD 28MTRS TO AGREE WITH FRENCH 7394 [1995 EDN]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2017

Circumstances of loss

16.11.1917 STRUCK A MINE & SANK WHILE FISHING IN THE BAY OF BISCAY ON 16.11.1917. (LL WW1). 15.11.1917 TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE ON 15.11.1917. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562017).

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FAQ

Where is the NAALSO wreck located?

The NAALSO wreck is located at coordinates 46 49.273 N,2 33.238 W.

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

The NAALSO lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 46 49.273 N,2 33.238 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NAALSO?

The seabed around the NAALSO lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the NAALSO sink?

The NAALSO sank on Nov 15, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NAALSO discovered?

The wreck of the NAALSO was discovered in 1919.

What country did the NAALSO belong to?

The NAALSO belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the NAALSO?

The NAALSO had a tonnage of 135 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAALSO?

The NAALSO is classified as a fishing vessel.

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