Renard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Renard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 28.295 N,4 57.867 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.471583
  • Longitude: -4.964450
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RENARD
Type escort vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 285
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1690/19 11.7.19 WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 482824N, 045748W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H1291/28 27.8.28 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 23.10.75 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 5316. BR STD. 24.8.77 ESCORT VESSEL 'RENARD' IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. SIZE OVER 50MTRS OR 1000TONS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 9.9.77 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 16.10.84 NDW IN 482821.3N, 045746.6W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2694. H1271/85 11.8.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 52MTRS ON FRENCH 5287. SHOWN AS WK USC 52MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN'S]. WK USC PA 52MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1985). CHART AS WK USC PD 52MTRS. BR STD. HH353/350/01 22.5.90 NO LONGER NAMED. WK USC 52MTRS IN 482821.3N, 045746.6W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14584048). SHOWN AS WK USC 52MTRS ON FRENCH 7122 [1989 EDN]. BR STD. SEP 2008/000025419 28.3.08 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 52MTRS ON FRENCH 7122 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:25,000]. BR STD. 4.3.09 SHOWN AS WK USC 52MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 3RD SCALE ADOPTION]. ACCEPT LARGEST SCALE FRENCH 7123. INS AS WK USC PA 52MTRS. NC 2647. SEP 2014/000072551 7.4.14 DELETE. (FRENCH NM 14/56/14).
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2016

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1985).

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FAQ

Where is the RENARD wreck located?

The RENARD wreck is located at coordinates 48 28.295 N,4 57.867 W.

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

The RENARD lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 48 28.295 N,4 57.867 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RENARD?

The seabed around the RENARD lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the RENARD sink?

The RENARD sank on Oct 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the RENARD discovered?

The wreck of the RENARD was discovered in 1919.

What country did the RENARD belong to?

The RENARD belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the RENARD?

The RENARD had a tonnage of 285 tons.

What type of wreck is the RENARD?

The RENARD is classified as a escort vessel.

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