Poitiers (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Poitiers (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 58.552 N,4 36.775 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.975867
  • Longitude: -4.612917
Wreck Depth 20.6 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 76.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 12.2
Sonar Width 10.7
Shadow Height 2.15
Orientation 150
Tonnage 2045
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2468/18 1.5.18 WK IN 505503N, 043600W. MAST SHOWING 3FT AT LOW WATER. TO BE BUOYED. (A.N.655/18). CHART AS DW PA. - NM 674/20. 10.5.18 SUNK 5M SW BY W FROM HARTLAND PT. (A.P.SWANSEA). NCA. H3311/18 10.6.18 SEARCHED FOR BUT NOT FOUND. (TH). NCA. 6.10.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 8FMS [15MTRS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1178 & NE 1179. H1247/69 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS DWPA IN 505900N, 043600W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 23.8.11 LOCATED 21.5.09 IN 5058.552N, 0436.755W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.63 IN GEN DEPTH 21.8MTRS. SCOUR 0.95MTR DEEP. LENGTH 12.2MTRS, WIDTH 10.7MTRS, HT 2.15MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). ?PARTIAL WK OR DEBRIS. AMEND WK 20.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY SUPERIOR SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIE. FRANCAISE DES CHEMINS DE FER DE PARIS-ORLEANS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 274 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM ST NAZAIRE. TORPEDOED AND SUNK. (DODS & SIBI). SANK AT ONCE. SURVIVORS PICKED UP BY SS JANWOLD.

General Comments

?PART OF WK OR DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 58.552 N,4 36.775 W.

How deep is the POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20.6 meters and is located at coordinates 50 58.552 N,4 36.775 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2045 tons.

What type of wreck is the POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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