Vendee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vendee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 19.989 N,1 19.897 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.333150
  • Longitude: -1.331617
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VENDEE
Flag FR
Tonnage 892
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2018

Surveying Details

H4510/18 10.8.18 WK IN 452220N, 011715W, DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (ROCHEFORT). H1302/19 WK IN 452000N, 012000W. (PARIS NM). 18.1.54 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 452005N, 011948W ON FRENCH 4872. NC 2664. 23.5.80 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS [11FMS] ON FRENCH 6336. NE 2664. 9.4.85 LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14551129. 28.5.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 18MTRS ON FRENCH 7070 [1985 EDN]. NC 2664. 24.5.89 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7211. WK USC PA 20MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). AMEND TO WK USC PA 20MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2009000062843 13.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS IN 4520.020N, 0119.854W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7070 [INT 1804] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE NEAR SOULAC WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BAYONNE TO BORDEAUX. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the VENDEE wreck located?

The VENDEE wreck is located at coordinates 45 19.989 N,1 19.897 W.

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

The VENDEE lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 45 19.989 N,1 19.897 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VENDEE?

The seabed around the VENDEE lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the VENDEE sink?

The VENDEE sank on Jul 14, 1918.

When was the wreck of the VENDEE discovered?

The wreck of the VENDEE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the VENDEE belong to?

The VENDEE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the VENDEE?

The VENDEE had a tonnage of 892 tons.

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