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
  • 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
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.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2016

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).

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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.

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