Amienois Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Amienois Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 31.569 N,0 55.822 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.526150
  • Longitude: -0.930367
Wreck Depth -3.2 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMIENOIS
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 101.2 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3713
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details 17.3.49 ST SHOWN IN 453148N, 005554W ON FRENCH 5490. NE 2910. H7203/51 9.4.54 NOW IN 453136N, 005547W. (PARIS NM 54 04 31). - NM 732/54. H3272/53 9.6.55 SHOWN IN 453135N, 005550W ON FRENCH 5490. NE 2910. 6.2.84 SHOWN IN 453139N, 005546W ON FRENCH 6336 [1983 EDN]. NC 2910. 7.2.84 WK OF LARGE MERCHANT SHIP 'AMIENIOS' LIES STRANDED IN 453139N, 005543.2W [EUR]. STATED AS ALWAYS UNCOVERED IN GEN DEPTH 9.0MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). 30.10.86 SHOWN AS DW MAST (HEIGHT 14MTRS) ON FRENCH 7028 [1985 EDN]. NE 2910. 26.2.03 SHOWN AS DW MASTS IN 4531.580N, 0055.820W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7426 [INT 1845] [1ST EDN 2002, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3057.
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2025

Circumstances of loss

22.6.40 VESSEL, BUILT IN 1932 BY FURNESS SB CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY COMPAGNIE DES BATEAUX A VAPEUR DU NORD. WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT 22.6.40 WHEN LEAVING BORDEAUX. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the AMIENOIS wreck located?

The AMIENOIS wreck is located at coordinates 45 31.569 N,0 55.822 W.

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

The AMIENOIS lies at a depth of about -3.2 meters and is located at coordinates 45 31.569 N,0 55.822 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMIENOIS?

The seabed around the AMIENOIS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the AMIENOIS sink?

The AMIENOIS sank on Jun 22, 1940.

When was the wreck of the AMIENOIS discovered?

The wreck of the AMIENOIS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the AMIENOIS belong to?

The AMIENOIS belonged to FR.

What cargo was the AMIENOIS carrying?

The AMIENOIS was carrying chemicals,containers.

What was the tonnage of the AMIENOIS?

The AMIENOIS had a tonnage of 3713 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMIENOIS?

The AMIENOIS is classified as a steam ship.

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