Ville De Dunkirk (Stern) (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ville de dunkirk (stern) (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 42.142 N,0 38.899 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.702367
  • Longitude: 0.648317
Wreck Depth 33.14 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VILLE DE DUNKIRK (STERN) (POSSIBLY)
Sonar Length 63
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 7.6
Orientation 175
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 1,4,17
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H( 10.6.55 SHOAL SOUNDING, GIVING STRONG A/S RETURN ON BRG 010DEGS, LOCATED IN 504158N, 003836E APPROX. (HMS SAINTES). H4959/73 18.4.75 WK EXAM'D 18.9.75 IN 504204N, 003858E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 LENGTH 100FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). CHART AS WK 33MTRS. BR STD. H4121/76 3.8.76 EXAM'D 28.5.76 IN LISTED POSN. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. CHARTED DEPTH CORRECT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). HH100/351/08 29.1.94 WK IN 504209N, 003854E DIVED ON AND FOUND TO BE STERN SECTION OF LARGE VESSEL. (S HOWLAND/E CHALLANS, 22.1.94). SEP 2015/000083464 10.2.16 EXAM'D 19.6.15 IN 5042.142N, 0038.899E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.14MTRS, GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 7.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 175/355. WK BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2016

General Comments

STERN SECTION OF LARGE VESSEL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 42.142 N,0 38.899 E
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FAQ

Where is the VILLE DE DUNKIRK (STERN) (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VILLE DE DUNKIRK (STERN) (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 42.142 N,0 38.899 E.

How deep is the VILLE DE DUNKIRK (STERN) (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The VILLE DE DUNKIRK (STERN) (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 33.14 meters and is located at coordinates 50 42.142 N,0 38.899 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VILLE DE DUNKIRK (STERN) (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the VILLE DE DUNKIRK (STERN) (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VILLE DE DUNKIRK (STERN) (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VILLE DE DUNKIRK (STERN) (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1955.