Prairial Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Prairial Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 32.817 N,0 5.297 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.546950
- Longitude: -0.088283
|
| Wreck Depth |
16.7 m
|
| Water Depth |
19 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
PRAIRIAL |
|
Type
|
submarine
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Width |
7.9 m |
| Shadow Height |
4.7 |
| Tonnage |
450 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 22, 1918
|
| Original Detection Year |
1951 |
| Last Detection Year |
2007 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 2, 2007 |
Surveying Details
H1268/51 27.3.51 H1268/51 27.3.51 DW IN 493245N, 005017W. (FR NM 51 04 35). - NM 584/51. H371/59 11.2.59 H371/59 11.2.59 WK 14.3MTRS [7FMS 5FT] IN 493250N, 000516W. (FR NM 58 48 23). - NM 181/59. H659/60 1.9.60 H659/60 1.9.60 SHOWN AS WK 14MTRS [7FMS 4FT] ON FR 890. NC 2146. 1.10.74 1.10.74 SHOWN AS WK 14MTRS IN 493250N, 000512W ON FR 6603. NC 2146. 23.3.82 23.3.82 SHOWN AS WK 13.9MTRS IN 493250N, 000512W ON FR 6603 [1979 EDN]. NC 2656. HH351/351/01 22.11.89 HH351/351/01 22.11.89 SHOWN AS WK 14.4MTRS IN 493252N, 000512W ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]. WK OF FRENCH SUBMARINE 'PRAIRIAL' IN 493252.3N, 000513.2W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY SONAR, MAGNETOMETER & SOUNDING. LEAST DEPTH 14.4 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. HT 4.7MTRS ABOVE SEABED. WK INVERTED ON SEABED, HULL INTACT BUT HOLED ON PORTSIDE IN AFT SECTION, KEEL HIGHEST POINT. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590048). CHART AS WK 14.4MTRS IN 493252N, 000513W. NE 2146. 2.8.07 SEP 2007/000035208 2.8.07 WK 16.7MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 6857 [3RD EDN' 07]. INS IN EXISTING POSN. BR STD. 6.9.07 SEP 2007000056509 6.9.07 SHOWN ON FRENCH 7418 [2ND EDN' 07]. NE 2146.
Circumstances of loss
SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590048).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 32.817 N,0 5.297 W
Prairial on Wreck Map
Prairial Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the PRAIRIAL wreck located?
The PRAIRIAL wreck is located at coordinates 49 32.817 N,0 5.297 W.
How deep is the PRAIRIAL and where exactly is it located?
The PRAIRIAL lies at a depth of about 16.7 meters and is located at coordinates 49 32.817 N,0 5.297 W.
How deep is the seabed around the PRAIRIAL?
The seabed around the PRAIRIAL lies at approximately 19 meters deep.
When did the PRAIRIAL sink?
The PRAIRIAL sank on Apr 22, 1918.
When was the wreck of the PRAIRIAL discovered?
The wreck of the PRAIRIAL was discovered in 1951.
What country did the PRAIRIAL belong to?
The PRAIRIAL belonged to FR.
What was the tonnage of the PRAIRIAL?
The PRAIRIAL had a tonnage of 450 tons.
What type of wreck is the PRAIRIAL?
The PRAIRIAL is classified as a submarine.
General Comments
INVERTED ON SEABED