Portrieux Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Portrieux Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 0.358 N,2 3.324 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.005967
  • Longitude: 2.055400
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PORTRIEUX
Flag FR
Length 86 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2257
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 22, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date May 9, 2025

Surveying Details

H03856/43 28.12.43 ST IN 510030N, 020337E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) LATER CHANGED TO 510030N, 020339E. - FNM 2766/43. H733/58 11.8.58 ST PA SHOWN ON FRENCH 5513. BR STD. H3221/65 12.1.70 SHOWN AS ST IN 510025N, 020323E ON FRENCH 5519. BR STD. H1283/76/118 POSN 510024.54N, 020324.24E AND NAME FROM FRENCH WK INFO. (R A LEE). 12.10.06 SHOWN IN 5100.367N, 0203.303E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7424 [INT 1564] [2000 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 323.

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the PORTRIEUX wreck located?

The PORTRIEUX wreck is located at coordinates 51 0.358 N,2 3.324 E.

When did the PORTRIEUX sink?

The PORTRIEUX sank on May 22, 1940.

When was the wreck of the PORTRIEUX discovered?

The wreck of the PORTRIEUX was discovered in 1940.

What country did the PORTRIEUX belong to?

The PORTRIEUX belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the PORTRIEUX?

The PORTRIEUX had a tonnage of 2257 tons.

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