Promethee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Promethee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 48.568 N,1 26.877 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.809467
  • Longitude: -1.447950
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PROMETHEE
Type submarine
Flag FR
Length 92.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 2084
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1932
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1932
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 28, 2017

Surveying Details

H5246/32 28.7.32 POSN 494818N, 012625W. WK IS MARKED BY 6 UNLIT BUOYS. (FO). - NM 1210/32. H5246/32 BUOYS REMOVED. (FO 17/8). - NM ISSUED TO CANCEL TNM. 22.1.76 NDW SHOWN IN 494817N, 012630W ON FR 6614D. BR STD. 15.6.82 NDW SHOWN IN 494817N, 012632W ON FR 6614D [1979 EDN]. NCA. 7.3.84 WK OF SUBMARINE 'PROMETHEE' IN 494816N, 012630W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). HH351/352/01 26.2.91 EXAM'D 1990 IN 494819N, 012625W [EUR] LEAST E/S DEPTH 62.8MTRS. (FRENCH NM 91 05 19 & FRENCH WK RECORDS). POSN 4948.316N, 0126.420W [EUR]. NOTED AS DIFFUSION LIMITEE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED TO RESTRICTED - COMMERCIAL. 20.2.02 NOW WK 68MTRS IN 4948.628N, 0126.797W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2002). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

LOST DURING TRIALS. (FRENCH WARSHIPS OF WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the PROMETHEE wreck located?

The PROMETHEE wreck is located at coordinates 49 48.568 N,1 26.877 W.

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

The PROMETHEE lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 49 48.568 N,1 26.877 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PROMETHEE?

The seabed around the PROMETHEE lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the PROMETHEE sink?

The PROMETHEE sank on Jul 7, 1932.

When was the wreck of the PROMETHEE discovered?

The wreck of the PROMETHEE was discovered in 1932.

What country did the PROMETHEE belong to?

The PROMETHEE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the PROMETHEE?

The PROMETHEE had a tonnage of 2084 tons.

What type of wreck is the PROMETHEE?

The PROMETHEE is classified as a submarine.

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