Ophelie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ophelie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.755 N,1 30.875 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.729250
  • Longitude: 1.514583
Wreck Depth 8.1 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OPHELIE
Type tanker
Flag FR
Length 128.6 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 6477
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 21, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Markers G STBD LATERAL BUOY, FL G 4SEC, 1 CALBE NNW
Surveying Details H01450/42 28.4.42 WK 251.25DEGS, 2.135M FROM DIGUE CARNOT LT, MARKED BY BUOY 252.25DEGS, 2.155M FROM DIGUE CARNOT LT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS DW PA IN 504350N, 013055E. - FNM 876/42. H04344/44 15.11.44 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 7.3MTRS. (ADMIRALTY). AMEND TO WK 7.3MTRS [4FMS]. - NM 2548/44. H04344/44 21.7.47 WK 7.0MTRS [3.75FMS], WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FLG CLOSE N. (PARIS NM 2177/47). - NM 1796/47. H3461/50 5.6.50 BUOY NOW CLOSE W OF WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 438. H6383/53 19.5.55 AMENDED TO WK 4FMS, WITH G CONL LT BUOY FLG CLOSE NW. NC 2451. H2370/55 15.11.55 WK 7.5MTRS [4FMS], WITH G CAN LT BUOY, FLG2S WITH APEX TO APEX TRIANGULAR TOPMARK. (FRENCH 3648 & FRENCH NMS). LC 438. H2370/55 21.2.56 WK 5.4MTRS [2.75FMS], WITH G CAN LT BUOY, QKFLG WITH APEX TO APEX TRIANGULAR TOPMARK. (PARIS NM 55 51 38). - NM 389/56 & FNM 16/56. H5787/58 6.3.61 WK 5.0MTRS [2FMS 4FT], WITH B CAN LT BUOY, WITH RAREFL, CLOSE W. (PARIS NM 61 05 03). - NM 566/61. H2978/76 25.10.77 B PILLAR LT BUOY, FLG4S, N TOPMARK 350DEGS, 150MTRS FROM WK. (BREST LTR NO. 95 EPSHOM/E/NA DTD 12.10.77). BR STD. 30.3.82 SHOWN AS WK 5.0MTRS WITH G PILLAR STBD LT BUOY, FLG4S, N TOPMARK ON FRENCH NM BLOCK 0832/82. NE 1892. H2981/78 23.10.86 LEAST DEPTH NOW 8.1MTRS. (BREST NM 86 41 32). 13.12.88 WK 8.1MTRS IN 504348.4N, 013057.3E [EUR] [+/-20MTRS] IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS [1987]). BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5043.755N, 0130.875E.
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1922 BY CHANTIERS & ATELIERS DE ST NAZAIRE AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY COMPAGNIE AUXILIAIRE DE NAV., WAS BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE EN-ROUTE IN BOULOGNE ROADS. (DODS). SUNK IN BOULOGNE ROADS. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the OPHELIE wreck located?

The OPHELIE wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.755 N,1 30.875 E.

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

The OPHELIE lies at a depth of about 8.1 meters and is located at coordinates 50 43.755 N,1 30.875 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OPHELIE?

The seabed around the OPHELIE lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the OPHELIE sink?

The OPHELIE sank on May 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the OPHELIE discovered?

The wreck of the OPHELIE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the OPHELIE belong to?

The OPHELIE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the OPHELIE?

The OPHELIE had a tonnage of 6477 tons.

What type of wreck is the OPHELIE?

The OPHELIE is classified as a tanker.

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