Ville De Bordeaux Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ville de bordeaux Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 39.786 N,0 23.404 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.663100
  • Longitude: 0.390067
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VILLE DE BORDEAUX
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 82.3 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1393
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1911
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 12.9.73 SANK 10M ESE OF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. (TELECOM 12.9.73, WKS/LLOYDS INTELLIGENCE). 13.9.73 ALTERNATIVE POSN 4M SW BY S OF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV IN APPROX 503945N, 002330E. ACCEPT ALTERNATIVE POSN. PLOTS IN 15FMS APPROX. (TELECOM 13.9.73, WKS/LLOYDS INTELLIGENCE DEPT). 30.4.92 SEE RECORD [20462]. DUPLICATE RECORD. AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2015/000083465 27.11.15 NOT LOCATED BY M/B DATASET. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2015

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS 'IRISBROOK'.

General Comments

See Also: 20462

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FAQ

Where is the VILLE DE BORDEAUX wreck located?

The VILLE DE BORDEAUX wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.786 N,0 23.404 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VILLE DE BORDEAUX?

The seabed around the VILLE DE BORDEAUX lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the VILLE DE BORDEAUX sink?

The VILLE DE BORDEAUX sank on Mar 25, 1911.

When was the wreck of the VILLE DE BORDEAUX discovered?

The wreck of the VILLE DE BORDEAUX was discovered in 1973.

What country did the VILLE DE BORDEAUX belong to?

The VILLE DE BORDEAUX belonged to FR.

What cargo was the VILLE DE BORDEAUX carrying?

The VILLE DE BORDEAUX was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the VILLE DE BORDEAUX?

The VILLE DE BORDEAUX had a tonnage of 1393 tons.

What type of wreck is the VILLE DE BORDEAUX?

The VILLE DE BORDEAUX is classified as a steam ship.