Saint Pierre Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Saint pierre Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 51.94 N,1 50.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.865667
  • Longitude: -1.834833
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAINT PIERRE
Type bulk carrier
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2001

Surveying Details

28.10.71 CAPSIZED NEAR ILES CHAUSEY. (LL 26.10.71). POSN, 485200N, 015000W APPROX, FOR FILING ONLY. 3.11.71 AGROUND ON CHAUSEY ISLAND, APPROX 6M FROM ST MALO. DUE TO BE REFLOATED ON 4.11.71. (LL 2.11.71). NCA. 17.11.71 REFLOATED 2.11.71. (LL 16.11.71). 23.9.77 NOT LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76. AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1937, CAPSIZED NEAR ILES CHAUSEY. FORMERLY A TUG. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 51.94 N,1 50.09 W
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FAQ

Where is the SAINT PIERRE wreck located?

The SAINT PIERRE wreck is located at coordinates 48 51.94 N,1 50.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAINT PIERRE?

The seabed around the SAINT PIERRE lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the SAINT PIERRE sink?

The SAINT PIERRE sank on Oct 14, 1971.

When was the wreck of the SAINT PIERRE discovered?

The wreck of the SAINT PIERRE was discovered in 1971.

What country did the SAINT PIERRE belong to?

The SAINT PIERRE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the SAINT PIERRE?

The SAINT PIERRE is classified as a bulk carrier.

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