Ville De Thann (Bow Section)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ville de thann (bow section)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 58.962 N,4 49.209 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.982700
  • Longitude: -4.820150
Wreck Depth 67 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 74.7 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 28
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 7.6
Orientation 16
Tonnage 1416
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2005

Surveying Details

SANK IN APPROX 500000N, 045300W. (AP REPORT). H3823/78 10.5.82 H3823/78 10.5.82 DEFINITE WK REPD IN 495905N, 044912W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 27.4.82). NCA. 5.7.85 5.7.85 WK, STANDING 5FMS ABOVE SEABED, LOCATED IN 495905N, 044912W USING DECCA. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). INS AS WK 65MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/17 3.9.01 HH100/351/17 3.9.01 DIVED IN 7.01. LIES IN TWO SECTIONS, TORPEDOED IN THE ENGINE ROOM AND BROKEN IN HALF. BOW IS INVERTED AND LIES IN 4958.967N, 0449.209W [WGD]. POSN BY DGPS. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH BY E/S (G POUND, REPORT REC'D 3.9.01). RETAIN AS WK 65MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEE ALSO [59815] FOR STERN SECTION. HH091/059/01 5.4.05 HH091/059/01 5.4.05 EXAM'D 17.8.04 N 4958.967N, 0449.209W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 67.8 IN GEN DEPTH 74.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 28MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 7.0MTRS. LIES 016/196 DEGS WITH BOWS SSW. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN TWO SECTIONS, SMALLER STERN SECTION IS [59815]. NFS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 67MTRS. BR STD. HH091/059/01 21.11.05 HH091/059/01 21.11.05 EXAM'D IN 4958.962N, 0449.209W [WGD]. THIS IS THE BOW SECTION. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). RETAIN WK 67MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1880 BY R DUNCAN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GROUPEMENT INDUSTRIEL DE CHARBONS & DE TRANSPORTS. STRUCK A MINE AND SANK. (WW1SL & DODS).

General Comments

BOW SECTION ONLY, INVERTED

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FAQ

Where is the VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 58.962 N,4 49.209 W.

How deep is the VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 67 meters and is located at coordinates 49 58.962 N,4 49.209 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1982.

What country did the VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY)?

The VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1416 tons.

What type of wreck is the VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY)?

The VILLE DE THANN (BOW SECTION)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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