St Andre (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St andre (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.63 N,4 32.594 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.943833
  • Longitude: -4.543233
Wreck Depth 69 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST ANDRE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 88.1 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 171
Tonnage 2457
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0020.0,,000.5,171
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 5, 2005

Surveying Details

1917 POSN OF ST ANDRE REPT AS 495700N, 043200W PD. (DOCKET M017665) H3823/78 10.5.82 H3823/78 10.5.82 DEFINITE WK REPD IN 495645N, 043230W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 27.4.82). NCA YET. 4.7.85 4.7.85 WK, STANDING 5FMS ABOVE SEABED, LOCATED BY DECCA. CINC REQUESTED. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). INS AS WK 65MTRS. BR STD. 22.1.99 22.1.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. HH091/059/01 5.4.05 HH091/059/01 5.4.05 EXAM'D 12.8.04 IN 4956.630N, 0432.594W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 69.0 IN GEN DEPTH 73.8MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 20MTRS TOWARDS 171 DEGS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 4.8MTRS. LIES 171/351 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, COLLAPSED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 69MTRS. BR STD. 15.9.08 15.9.08 DIVED 14.9.08 AND PLATE FOUND STATING 'CONSTURITCARLES ATELIERS ET CHANTIERS DE FRANCE DUNKERQUE'. NO EVIDENCE OF CARGO. (TELECOM, G POUND DTD 15.9.08).

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ROUEN FOR ALGIERS. TORPEDOED 9 MILES W OF EDDYSTONE. CARGO EMPTY BARRELS. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 56.63 N,4 32.594 W
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FAQ

Where is the ST ANDRE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ST ANDRE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.63 N,4 32.594 W.

How deep is the ST ANDRE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ST ANDRE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 69 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.63 N,4 32.594 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST ANDRE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ST ANDRE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the ST ANDRE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ST ANDRE (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ST ANDRE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ST ANDRE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1982.

What country did the ST ANDRE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ST ANDRE (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ST ANDRE (POSSIBLY)?

The ST ANDRE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2457 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST ANDRE (POSSIBLY)?

The ST ANDRE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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