Sequana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sequana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 36.54 N,2 18.43 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.609000
  • Longitude: -2.307167
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEQUANA
Type liner
Flag FR
Length 131.1 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5557
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 2, 2018

Surveying Details

H1302/19 SANK 4M SSE OF PORT SAINT SAUVEUR, ILE D'YEU. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 7.7.19 SHOWN AS WK IN 463800N, 021630W ON FRENCH WK CHART 10104. CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 463800N, 021630W. SQ DATE. H2966/22 18.5.22 NOW DW PA (1918) IN 463718N, 022210W. (PARIS NM 1576A/21 & NM 1675A/21). - NM 1465/22. H1142/28 18.2.28 SHOWN AS NDW (1918) IN 463718N, 022210W ON FRENCH CHART. - NM 391/28. 16.10.81 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS [11FMS] ON FRENCH 6853 [1981 EDN]. BR STD. 11.3.88 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6853 & FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDNS]. RETAIN AS WK USC 20MTRS IN 463723N, 022203W. NC 2663. 21.3.90 FRENCH LINER 'SEQUANA' IN 463723N, 022203W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. USC 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990, NO.14562024). HH353/351/01 18.2.91 LOCATED IN 463636N, 021821W BY AMATEUR DIVER, MR RIGAUD. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. (AMENDMENT TO FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990, NO.14562024). ESTIMATED LEAST DEPTH RETAINED. AMEND POSN TO 463636N, 021821W [EUR]. BR STD. HH353/510/06 10.7.03 SHOWN IN 4636.60N, 0218.35W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7069. - NM 3047/03. 13.5.05 SHOWN IN 4636.540N, 0218.430W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7402 [2ND EDN 2002, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2997.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1898 BY WORKMAN, CLARK & CO, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIE DE NAV SUD ATLANTIQUE. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BUENOS AIRES AND DAKAR TO BORDEAUX. VESSEL WAS ALSO CARRYING TROOPS. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the SEQUANA wreck located?

The SEQUANA wreck is located at coordinates 46 36.54 N,2 18.43 W.

How deep is the SEQUANA and where exactly is it located?

The SEQUANA lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 46 36.54 N,2 18.43 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEQUANA?

The seabed around the SEQUANA lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the SEQUANA sink?

The SEQUANA sank on Jun 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SEQUANA discovered?

The wreck of the SEQUANA was discovered in 1919.

What country did the SEQUANA belong to?

The SEQUANA belonged to FR.

What cargo was the SEQUANA carrying?

The SEQUANA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SEQUANA?

The SEQUANA had a tonnage of 5557 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEQUANA?

The SEQUANA is classified as a liner.

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