Partridge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Partridge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 31.428 N,0 43.89 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.523800
  • Longitude: -0.731500
Wreck Depth 20.6 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PARTRIDGE
Type merchant vessel
Flag US
Sonar Length 150
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 10
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2022

Surveying Details

H2415/54 28.10.55 WK, LEAST DEPTH 17MTRS [9FMS 1FT], IN 493125N, 004355W. (PARIS NM 55 36 15). - NM 2499/55. H1682/57 16.5.57 WRECK LIES ON STARBOARD SIDE AND ORIENTATED ENE/WSW. (FR HYDROGRAPHER). H4551/76 15.11.76 SMALL TWIN SCREW VESSEL IN 493127N, 004347W [EUR]. POSN BY DECCA. RECOVERED SMALL PARAVANE. STANDS 15FT HIGH. (RISDON BEAZLEY, REF 4/76, 27.10.76, SURVEYED IN 1955/56). NCA. H5181/75 26.3.82 AMEND TO WK 20.5MTRS [11FMS 1FT] IN 493129N, 004348W. (FR NM 82 09 38). R/P. 23.7.85 SHOWN AS WK 20.6MTRS IN 493129N, 004348W [EUR] ON FR 6927 & IN FR WK RECORDS 1984. 9.3.88 WK OF LARGE CARGO VESSEL IN 493128.9N, 004348.5W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY E/S & SONAR. LEAST DEPTH 20.6 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. HT 4.5MTRS ABOVE SEABED. ORIENTATION 010/190DEGS. LENGTH OF WK 150MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590063). AMEND TO WK 20.6MTRS IN 493129N, 004348W [EUR]. NC 2613. 9.3.88 DISPERSED WRECK IN POSN BY TORAN [BAIE DE SEINE]. (J COULON, 20.12.87). 15.5.07 LIES IN 4931.482N, 0043.808W [EUR]. WK OF US MERCHANTMAN. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 13.12.12 WGD] POSN: 4931.428N, 0043.890W.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED.

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FAQ

Where is the PARTRIDGE wreck located?

The PARTRIDGE wreck is located at coordinates 49 31.428 N,0 43.89 W.

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

The PARTRIDGE lies at a depth of about 20.6 meters and is located at coordinates 49 31.428 N,0 43.89 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PARTRIDGE?

The seabed around the PARTRIDGE lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PARTRIDGE discovered?

The wreck of the PARTRIDGE was discovered in 1955.

What country did the PARTRIDGE belong to?

The PARTRIDGE belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the PARTRIDGE?

The PARTRIDGE is classified as a merchant vessel.

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