Saint Camille Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Saint camille Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 4.425 N,2 21.751 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.073750
  • Longitude: 2.362517
Wreck Depth -0.3 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAINT CAMILLE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 94.5 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 3274
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 26, 1940
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers S CARD BUOY, Q(6)+LFL.15S, CLOSE S
Surveying Details H5972/47 11.9.47 ST PA IN 510429N, 022156E. (PARIS NM 31/3029/47). - NM 2419/47. H6740/48 10.12.48 SHOWN 001DEG, 1.48M FROM DUNKIRK MAIN LT [510300N, 022155E] ON FR 5487. GIVES POSN 510428N, 022154E. - NM 2619/48. H3221/65 28.7.66 CHARTED AS ST DRIES 1FT IN 510429N, 022149E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 1352. 22.10.81 SHOWN AS ST, DRIES 0.3MTR, IN 510427N, 022148E [EUR] ON FR 6500 [1981 EDN]. 10.11.88 ST DRIES 0.3MTR, IN 510428.5N, 022150E [EUR]. EXAMINED 1961. (FR WK NO 21612069 & FR 7057 [1987 EDN]. NE 1350. HH351/410/02 11.11.93 S CARD BUOY, Q(6)+LFL.15S, LAID CLOSE SSE OF WK. (BREST NM 36 29 93). 16.10.96 SHOWN AS DW [MLS] ON BELGIUM 102 REPROMAT [MAY'96]. NC 1873. [WGD] POSN: 5104.425N, 0221.751E. SEP 2015/000224397 06.11.15 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 0.3MTRS IN 5104.425N, 0221.751E[WGD] ON FRENCH 7057. [ED4 01.01.15]. AMEND TO ST DRIES 0.3MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY W GREY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC NAVALE DE L'OUEST. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 414NNP. MINED OFF DUNKIRK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM CHERBOURG. (DODS; LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SAINT CAMILLE wreck located?

The SAINT CAMILLE wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.425 N,2 21.751 E.

How deep is the SAINT CAMILLE and where exactly is it located?

The SAINT CAMILLE lies at a depth of about -0.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 4.425 N,2 21.751 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAINT CAMILLE?

The seabed around the SAINT CAMILLE lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the SAINT CAMILLE sink?

The SAINT CAMILLE sank on May 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SAINT CAMILLE discovered?

The wreck of the SAINT CAMILLE was discovered in 1947.

What country did the SAINT CAMILLE belong to?

The SAINT CAMILLE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the SAINT CAMILLE?

The SAINT CAMILLE had a tonnage of 3274 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAINT CAMILLE?

The SAINT CAMILLE is classified as a steam ship.

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