War Patrol Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
War patrol Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 47.943 N,4 25.084 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.799050
  • Longitude: -4.418067
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAR PATROL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1884
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1691/19 11.7.19 NDW PA IN 474800N, 042500W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H4737/63 19.12.63 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6377. BR STD. 16.5.79 SHOWN AS NDW IN 474800N, 042500W ON FRENCH 6791 [1979 EDN]. NE 2351. 23.5.84 NDW PA IN 474802N, 042453W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NE 2351. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 28MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 16.5.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 28MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. H1271/88 17.5.88 WK USC 28MTRS IN 474800N, 042500W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574023). 7.2.89 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 28MTRS ON FRENCH 7146 & FRENCH 7147 [1988 EDN'S]. 18.5.00 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 28MTRS ON FRENCH 7146 [1993 EDN]. NC 2819. 29.10.09 SHOWN IN 4747.943N, 0425.084W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6645 [2ND EDN 2009, 1:15,000, LARGEST SCALE] & FRENCH 7147 [2ND EDN 2008, 1:50,000, ADOPTION]. NE 2819.
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1917 BY THE DETROIT SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER [J CHAMBERS & CO]. STRUCK A MINE & SANK 1M W OF PENMARCH WITH THE LOSS OF 13 LIVES. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the WAR PATROL wreck located?

The WAR PATROL wreck is located at coordinates 47 47.943 N,4 25.084 W.

How deep is the WAR PATROL and where exactly is it located?

The WAR PATROL lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 47 47.943 N,4 25.084 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WAR PATROL?

The seabed around the WAR PATROL lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the WAR PATROL sink?

The WAR PATROL sank on Aug 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WAR PATROL discovered?

The wreck of the WAR PATROL was discovered in 1919.

What country did the WAR PATROL belong to?

The WAR PATROL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WAR PATROL?

The WAR PATROL had a tonnage of 1884 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAR PATROL?

The WAR PATROL is classified as a steam ship.

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