Victoire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Victoire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 46.207 N,1 21.537 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.770117
  • Longitude: -1.358950
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VICTOIRE
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 290
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 14, 2018

Surveying Details

H2967/22 18.5.22 DW PA (1918) IN 454600N, 012200W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H3351/25 27.11.25 NOW CHARTED AS DW IN 454610N, 012145W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2910. H1009/26 17.5.26 AMEND TO DW. BR STD. 10.1.34 SHOWN ON FRENCH 4872. 29.9.80 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 454612N, 012136W ON FRENCH 6335 [1979 EDN] & FRENCH 6783 [1979 EDN]. NE 2664. 17.3.88 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. SHOWN AS DW PA ON FRENCH 6335 [1976 EDN]. NCA. 15.3.90 SV 'VICTOIRE' IN 454612N, 012136W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14551034). NCA. 22.10.02 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 4546.151N, 0121.698W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7405 [1ST EDN 2001, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3000. SEP 2016/000161697 18.7.16 SHOWN AS DW(PA) IN 4546.151N, 0121.698W [WGD]. (FRENCH NMBLK 26/65_6990/16). AMEND DW(PA).

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (WW1 SL).

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FAQ

Where is the VICTOIRE wreck located?

The VICTOIRE wreck is located at coordinates 45 46.207 N,1 21.537 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VICTOIRE?

The seabed around the VICTOIRE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the VICTOIRE sink?

The VICTOIRE sank on May 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VICTOIRE discovered?

The wreck of the VICTOIRE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the VICTOIRE belong to?

The VICTOIRE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the VICTOIRE?

The VICTOIRE had a tonnage of 290 tons.

What type of wreck is the VICTOIRE?

The VICTOIRE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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