Sentinelle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sentinelle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 36.765 N,7 36.408 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.612750
  • Longitude: -7.606800
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SENTINELLE
Type survey vessel
Flag FR
Length 43.5 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.6
Tonnage 315
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1942
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2016

Surveying Details

H1286/49 12.4.49 STF, LYING BOWS SE, SHOWN IN 333657N, 073632W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 860. H6283/50 2.11.50 SHOWN AS DWP ON FRENCH CHART. - NM 2134/50. 4.12.56 SHOWN IN 333655.5N, 073630.5W ON FRENCH 5697. NC 860. 23.12.76 ST, LYING WITH BOWS 153DEGS, IN 333655.6N, 073630.9W ON 9.10.1948. REPORTED AS NO LONGER UNCOVERING ON 30.3.1950. DEMOLITION IN PROGRESS SINCE 14.6,47. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976 NO.10937/023). H3867/77 27.2.78 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5697. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM BLOCK 475/78.

Circumstances of loss

CONVERTED TRAWLER, COMPLETED 1920, 2 CYLINDRICAL BOILERS, ONE SHAFT, RECIPROCATING ENGINE OF 450HP, CAPABLE OF 10 KNOTS. 1 X 3PDR GUN. USED AS A PATROL BOAT DURING THE WW2. SANK AT CASABLANCA WHEN SERIOUSLY DAMAGED DURING ALLIED INVASION. (FRENCH WARSHIPS OF WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the SENTINELLE wreck located?

The SENTINELLE wreck is located at coordinates 33 36.765 N,7 36.408 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SENTINELLE?

The seabed around the SENTINELLE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the SENTINELLE sink?

The SENTINELLE sank on Nov 8, 1942.

When was the wreck of the SENTINELLE discovered?

The wreck of the SENTINELLE was discovered in 1949.

What country did the SENTINELLE belong to?

The SENTINELLE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the SENTINELLE?

The SENTINELLE had a tonnage of 315 tons.

What type of wreck is the SENTINELLE?

The SENTINELLE is classified as a survey vessel.

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