St Jacques Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
St jacques Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 40.026 N,5 10.064 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.667100
  • Longitude: -5.167733
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST JACQUES
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 88.1 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 2459
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK IN 514000N, 051000W APPROX. (LLOYDS). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 26.2.04 26.2.04 ST JACQUES IDENTIFIED AS PROBABLY WK 29MTRS CHARTED IN 5138.298N, 0506.769W [RECORD 58707]. (DIVER MAGAZINE FEB'04) AMENDED TO DEAD AND DETAILS TRANSFERED TO 58707.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY ATELIERS & CHANTIERS DE FRANCE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SOCIETE NAVALE DE L'OUEST. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. 156 HP. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 51, OFF ST ANN'S HEAD IN THE BRISTOL CHANNEL, WHILST ON PASSGE BARRY TO BIZERTA. (SIBI)

General Comments

See Also: 58707

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FAQ

Where is the ST JACQUES wreck located?

The ST JACQUES wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.026 N,5 10.064 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST JACQUES?

The seabed around the ST JACQUES lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the ST JACQUES sink?

The ST JACQUES sank on Sep 15, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ST JACQUES discovered?

The wreck of the ST JACQUES was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ST JACQUES belong to?

The ST JACQUES belonged to FR.

What cargo was the ST JACQUES carrying?

The ST JACQUES was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ST JACQUES?

The ST JACQUES had a tonnage of 2459 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST JACQUES?

The ST JACQUES is classified as a steam ship.