Voltaire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Voltaire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 26.817 N,2 44.664 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.446950
  • Longitude: -2.744400
Wreck Depth 5 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VOLTAIRE
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag FR
Sonar Length 147
Tonnage 18400
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1938
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2017

Surveying Details

H6576/38 24.10.38 ST IN 472643N, 024447W. (PARIS NM 39 2502 38). - NM 2311/38. H6576/38 26.1.39 2 FLR LTS ESTABLISHED. (PARIS NM 1 14 39). - NM 532/39. 24.6.44 OLD FRENCH BATTLESHIP 'VOLTAIRE', SEEN BY SORTIE ON 24.6.44, ACCORDING TO N.I.D. 0051121/44. H6576/38 13.4.51 LT REPLACED BY G CON LT BUOY, INTQKFLG 090DEGS, 1.6C FROM WK. (PARIS NM 9 25 51). - NM 703/51. H6576/38 9.6.51 LT BUOY MOVED TO 472648N, 024436W. (PARIS NM 51 18 13). NOTE. H6576/38 28.6.51 LT BUOY MOVED TO 472655N, 024355W. (PARIS NM 51 20 13). NOTE. H6576/38 16.7.56 NOW STATED AS DW. (PARIS NM 56 21 12). - NM 1728/56. 18.11.85 DW IN 472645.2N, 024441W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2353. 28.2.89 FRENCH CRUISER 'VOLTAIRE' IN 472642N, 024448W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. CLEARANCE UNKNOWN IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. LENGTH 147MTRS. FIRST RECORDED IN 1938. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572004). HH353/480/05 14.12.99 WK, LEAST DEPTH 5MTRS, IN 4726.800N, 0244.700W. (FRENCH NM 99 48 27). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

10.10.1918 VESSEL, BUILT 1909, WAS TORPEDOED & DAMAGED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'U 48' NEAR MILOS ON 10.10.1918. VESSEL WAS GROUNDED ON PLATEAU DE LA RECHERCHE, BAIE DE QUIBERON IN 1938 FOR USE AS A TARGET. (DER KRIEG ZUR ZEE & FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572004).

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FAQ

Where is the VOLTAIRE wreck located?

The VOLTAIRE wreck is located at coordinates 47 26.817 N,2 44.664 W.

How deep is the VOLTAIRE and where exactly is it located?

The VOLTAIRE lies at a depth of about 5 meters and is located at coordinates 47 26.817 N,2 44.664 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VOLTAIRE?

The seabed around the VOLTAIRE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VOLTAIRE discovered?

The wreck of the VOLTAIRE was discovered in 1938.

What country did the VOLTAIRE belong to?

The VOLTAIRE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the VOLTAIRE?

The VOLTAIRE had a tonnage of 18400 tons.

What type of wreck is the VOLTAIRE?

The VOLTAIRE is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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