Saint Philibert Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Saint philibert Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 10.39 N,2 18.33 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.173167
  • Longitude: -2.305500
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAINT PHILIBERT
Type merchant vessel
Flag FR
Length 32.2 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.6
Tonnage 189
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1931
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4844/31 15.7.31 SANK 166DEGS, 2.6M FROM CHARPENTIER LT. MARKED BY G CON LT BUOY, OCC.G, 2C SE OF WK. NCA. H5447/31 1.8.31 LETTER SENT TO FRENCH HYDRO REGARDING WK & BUOY. RECORD AMENDED TO DEAD. AUTHORITY AND REASON NOT STATED. 9.10.01 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH CHARTS. NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1923 BY SOC ANON ANCIENS CHANTIERS DUBIGEON, SANK AFTER BEING CAPSIZED BY A SUDDEN SQUALL. THE LOSS OF LIFE WAS ESTIMATED AS 368, 8 PASSENGERS SWAM ASHORE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIE NANTAISE DE NAV A VAP. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SAINT PHILIBERT wreck located?

The SAINT PHILIBERT wreck is located at coordinates 47 10.39 N,2 18.33 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAINT PHILIBERT?

The seabed around the SAINT PHILIBERT lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the SAINT PHILIBERT sink?

The SAINT PHILIBERT sank on Jun 14, 1931.

When was the wreck of the SAINT PHILIBERT discovered?

The wreck of the SAINT PHILIBERT was discovered in 1931.

What country did the SAINT PHILIBERT belong to?

The SAINT PHILIBERT belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the SAINT PHILIBERT?

The SAINT PHILIBERT had a tonnage of 189 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAINT PHILIBERT?

The SAINT PHILIBERT is classified as a merchant vessel.

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