Afrique Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Afrique Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 20.023 N,2 12.013 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.333717
  • Longitude: -2.200217
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFRIQUE
Type liner
Flag FR
Length 124.4 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5404
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1920
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

The French liner Afrique is an underwater shipwreck located in the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of France at coordinates 46 20.023 N, 2 12.013 W. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office and French wreck records document the position and status of this obstruction, which lies in a general depth of 40 meters with a least depth of 20 meters.

Surveying Details

H2027/20 17.3.20 WK IN 461800N, 021000W APPROX OR 10.5M E OF ROCHEBONNE EST LT & BELL BUOY. (PARIS NM 489/20). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 461800N, 021000W. - NM 542/20. H2967/22 18.5.22 CHART AS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SQ DATE. H1142/28 18.2.28 CHART AS NDW (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SQ DATE. 16.2.81 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 461750N, 021000W ON FRENCH 6337. NE 2648. 16.4.82 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 20MTRS IN 462006N, 021154W ON FRENCH 6902 [1981 EDN]. CHART AS WK USC PD 11FMS. R/P. 12.12.84 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 6990 [1984 EDN]. 25.3.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS IN 462005N, 021156W ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. NC 2663. 21.3.90 FRENCH LINER 'AFRIQUE' IN 462005.3N, 021156.3W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. USC 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562043). HH353/510/03 10.4.02 DELETED. (FRENCH NM 02 12 26). - NM 2192/02. 12.3.03 STILL SHOWN ON SPANISH 4A [INT 1080] [SEP'02 EDN]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1907 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON, WAS ON PASSAGE FOR W AFRICA WHEN SHE DEVELOPED ENGINE TROUBLE DURING BAD WEATHER IN THE BAY OF BISCAY ON 10TH JAN 1920. 3 VESSELS STOOD BY WAITING FOR CALMER WEATHER TO ENABLE TOWING. THE VESSEL FINALLY STRUCK ROCHEBONNE REEF 2DAYS LATER, WAS HOLED & SANK. ONLY 32 OF THE 585 PASSENGERS & CREW ON BOARD SURVIVED. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CHARGEURS REUNIS. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the AFRIQUE wreck located?

The AFRIQUE wreck is located at coordinates 46 20.023 N,2 12.013 W.

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

The AFRIQUE lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 46 20.023 N,2 12.013 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AFRIQUE?

The seabed around the AFRIQUE lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the AFRIQUE sink?

The AFRIQUE sank on Jan 12, 1920.

When was the wreck of the AFRIQUE discovered?

The wreck of the AFRIQUE was discovered in 1920.

What country did the AFRIQUE belong to?

The AFRIQUE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the AFRIQUE?

The AFRIQUE had a tonnage of 5404 tons.

What type of wreck is the AFRIQUE?

The AFRIQUE is classified as a liner.

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