Saint Emilion (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Saint emilion (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 48.079 N,0 46.926 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 50.801317
- Longitude: 0.782100
|
| Wreck Depth |
21.44 m
|
| Water Depth |
28 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Length |
68.9 m |
| Width |
11 m |
| Draught |
5.2 |
| Sonar Length |
75 |
| Sonar Width |
18 |
| Shadow Height |
6 |
| Orientation |
40 |
| Tonnage |
1112 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
fertiliser: natural and products
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jul 24, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
4/1,17 |
| Scour Dimensions |
015.0,,003.0,210.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2015 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 11, 2016 |
Surveying Details
H2537/28 17.8.28 SANK IN APPROX 504045N, 004700E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 3.4.75 NOTHING FOUND. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). H4959/73 10.4.75 LOCATED IN 504802N, 004701E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27-31MTRS. SCOUR 8.8MTRS DEEP. (HMS BEAGLE, 1974 REPORT). CHART AS WK 22.2MTRS [12FMS 1FT]. NE 536. H4121/76 28.7.76 REPORTED SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.9MTRS. (SOISS SIG DTD 14.6.76). H4121/76 4.8.76 HMS BEAGLES POSN CONFIRMED 12.6.76. DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.9MTRS FOUL AT 20.7MTRS. LENGTH FROM PRELIMINARY SDG 80.0MTRS. LIES 030/210DEGS BETWEEN TWO SAND RIDGES ABT 4MTR HIGH. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29-30MTRS. 4MTR HIGH SAND WAVE CLOSE BY. THESE SAND RIDGES SHOW PROMINENTLY ON DCS3 TRACE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). AMEND TO SW 19.9MTRS. BR STD. 7.9.84 WK DIVED. LARGE WRECK LYING ON ITS SIDE. CARGO NITRATE. BELL RECOVERED - NAME 'RUNDO'. SCANDINAVIAN ORIGIN BUT THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN SOLD TO FRENCH COMPANY IN WW1 AND GIVEN A SAINTS NAME. (A RIGGALL,TELECON). NCA. PROBABLY THE 'SAINT EMILION'. SEP 2015/000083464 11.2.16 EXAM'D 4.6.15; IN 5048.079N, 0046.926E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.44MTRS, GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 6MTRS, ORIENTATION 040/220. SCOUR 15MTRS TOWARDS 210, SCOUR DEPTH 3MTRS. WK BROKEN, ON ITS SIDE, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, BUILT IN 1917 BY AKERS MEK. VOERKSTED AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY WORMS & CIE., THOUGHT TO HAVE SUNK AFTER STRIKING A MINE. (WW1SL & DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 48.079 N,0 46.926 E
Saint Emilion (Probably) on Wreck Map
Saint Emilion (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 48.079 N,0 46.926 E.
How deep is the SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 21.44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 48.079 N,0 46.926 E.
How deep is the seabed around the SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.
When did the SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY) sink?
The SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 24, 1917.
When was the wreck of the SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.
What country did the SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY) belong to?
The SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY) belonged to FR.
What cargo was the SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY) carrying?
The SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY) was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.
What was the tonnage of the SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY)?
The SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1112 tons.
What type of wreck is the SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY)?
The SAINT EMILION (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.