Philomene Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Philomene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
47 43.691 N,3 39.888 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 47.728183
- Longitude: -3.664800
|
| Wreck Depth |
27 m
|
| Water Depth |
30 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
PHILOMENE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Tonnage |
3050 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 16, 1918
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 29, 2017 |
Surveying Details
SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 12M SE BY E FROM ILES DE GLENAN. (LL WW1). NCA. SINKING POSN'S STATED AS 474345N, 034100W & 474345N, 034000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. M51085 9.11.18 SUNK BY SUBMARINE IN BAY OF BISCAY. NO POSN GIVEN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H2474/19 11.7.19 SHOWN AS WK IN 474330N, 034000W ON FR WK CHART 10103. NE 2352 & NE 2645. H4748/25 17.7.25 WK 5.75FMS IN 474345N, 034000W. (PARIS NM 73/1512). - NM 1310/25. H1469/30 28.2.30 G CON BUOY ESTABLISHED 2C SSW OF WK. (PARIS NM 7/343). SQ DATE. H445/31 13.2.31 SHOWN AS WK 5.5FMS ON FR 5479. NE 2352 & NE 2645. H3897/33 8.6.33 LEAST DEPTH 16MTRS IN 474343N, 033954W. (PARIS NM 21/931). AMENDED TO WK 8.75FMS IN 474343N, 033954W & DELETE BUOY. - NM 854/33. 17.4.50 SHOWN AS WK 16MTRS IN 474345N, 034000W ON FR 5045. 7.1.82 SHOWN IN 474344N, 033954W ON FR 5479 [1981 EDN]. 26.7.83 SS 'PHILOMENE' IN 474348.4N, 033948.1W [EUR]. LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER. LEAST DEPTH 16MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS BY E/S. (FR WK RECORDS 1983). H3913/62 31.7.84 LEAST DEPTH NOW 27MTRS IN 474345N, 033948.1W. (FR NM 84 02 35). R/P. 17.8.88 WK, NAME GIVEN AS 'PHILOMENE' POSSIBLY, IN 474348.3N, 033948.1W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER. LEAST DEPTH 27.4MTRS BY E/S. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573043). 29.8.01 SHOWN AS WK 27MTRS IN 4743.805N, 0339.802W [EUR] ON FR 7031 [1993 EDN]. SHOWN ON BA 2821 [2000 EDN].
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM LONDON TO BORDEAUX. (LL WW1). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'UB88' WHILST IN CONVOY. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
47 43.691 N,3 39.888 W
Philomene on Wreck Map
Philomene Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the PHILOMENE wreck located?
The PHILOMENE wreck is located at coordinates 47 43.691 N,3 39.888 W.
How deep is the PHILOMENE and where exactly is it located?
The PHILOMENE lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 47 43.691 N,3 39.888 W.
How deep is the seabed around the PHILOMENE?
The seabed around the PHILOMENE lies at approximately 30 meters deep.
When did the PHILOMENE sink?
The PHILOMENE sank on Sep 16, 1918.
When was the wreck of the PHILOMENE discovered?
The wreck of the PHILOMENE was discovered in 1918.
What country did the PHILOMENE belong to?
The PHILOMENE belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the PHILOMENE?
The PHILOMENE had a tonnage of 3050 tons.
What type of wreck is the PHILOMENE?
The PHILOMENE is classified as a steam ship.