Ville De Thann (Stern Section)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ville de thann (stern section)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 58.934 N,4 49.257 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.982233
  • Longitude: -4.820950
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VILLE DE THANN (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 74.7 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 27
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 7.2
Orientation 90
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 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2005

Surveying Details

SANK IN APPROX 500000N, 045300W. (AP REPORT). 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. STERN IS UPRIGHT AND LIES IN 4958.944N, 0449.267W [WGD]. POSN BY DGPS. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH BY E/S (G POUND, REPORT REC'D 3.9.01). INS AS WK 65MTRS. BR STD. SEE ALSO [22920] FOR BOW SECTION. HH091/059/01 5.4.05 HH091/059/01 5.4.05 EXAM'D 17.8.04 IN 4958.934N, 0449.256W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 66.0 IN GEN DEPTH 73.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 27MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 7.1MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 30MTRS TO THE NORTH. NFS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 66MTRS. BR STD. HH091/059/01 21.11.05 HH091/059/01 21.11.05 EXAM'D IN 4958.934N, 0449.257W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 65.9MTRS. HT 7.2MTRS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 65MTRS 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

STERN SECTION ONLY, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

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

The VILLE DE THANN (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 58.934 N,4 49.257 W.

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

The VILLE DE THANN (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 49 58.934 N,4 49.257 W.

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

The seabed around the VILLE DE THANN (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

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

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

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

The wreck of the VILLE DE THANN (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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