August Conseil (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
August conseil (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.6 N,4 6.084 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.093333
  • Longitude: -4.101400
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AUGUST CONSEIL (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 93 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 7.7
Sonar Length 78
Sonar Width 26
Shadow Height 8.3
Orientation 6
Tonnage 2952
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0113/45 4.4.60 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 500530N, 040612W. GAVE OFF SOME OIL. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). 4.4.60 CONTACT IN 500530N, 040612W APPROX. (HMS WILDGOOSE, 20.1.45 & 15.2.45, AUBD 302/80). 4.4.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 500500N, 040600W APPROX. HEAVY OIL. (AUBD 302/82, ESCORT GROUP, 22.12.44). H05027/45 4.4.60 POSN 500530N, 040612W CONFIRMED BY HMS HEDINGHAM CASTLE IN AUG 1945 IN COURSE OF TRIALS OF EXPERIMENTAL GEAR. THREE ISLAND SHIP ON EVEN KEEL, LENGTH 300FT, HT 30FT. DIRECTION 190/330DEG. (CAPT A/S E ESTAB FAIRLIE, 22.9.45). H3950/70 23.9.70 NOW CHARTED AS WK 59MTRS IN 500530N, 040612W. (HMS HEDINGHAM CASTLE, AUG 1945). NC 1613. H3110/72 4.1.73 WK IN 500532.4N, 040603.5W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. GOOD ALL ROUND SONAR CONTACT. FLAT BOTTOM AREA. GOOD E/S TRACE 56.0MTRS IN 68.0MTRS, SEABED OF FINE SAND & BROKEN SHELL. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE, 1972). BR STD. H1280/76/31 26.3.76 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 500540N, 040601W [OGB] USING DECCA. (LTR DATED 29.1.76 REFERS). NCA. H4514/76 21.9.76 WK IN 500539.54N, 040601.28W [OGB] USING DECCA. RUN OVER WITH E/S, TRACE SUPPLIED, ON 23.5.76, DRIFTING S TO N OVER WK. HEIGHT OF WK 30FT APPROX IN GEN DEPTH 38FMS. (T ALLEN, 9.9.76). NCA. HH091/059/01 9.5.05 EXAM'D 25.7.04 IN 5005.600N, 0406.084W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 60.4 IN GEN DEPTH 68.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 78.4MTRS, WIDTH 26.2MTRS, HT 8.3MTRS. LIES 006/186 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 006 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 60MTRS. BR STD. 12.7.06 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS THE WK OF A LARGE CARGO VESSEL. BOTH THE FWD AND AFT AREAS ARE A JUMBLE OF TWISTED FRAMES AND PLATES. MIDSHIPS IS MORE INTACT WITH FRAMES IN SITU MAKING A BEAM MEASUREMENT POSSIBLE. ONE BOILER HAS TIPPED UP AT THE SIDE OF THE WK WHILST ANOTHER IS COVERED OVER. A FRENCH MANUFACTURED SOUNDING MACHINE HAS BEEN RECOVERED, MADE BY HENRY LAPOUTE - PARIS, SUGGESTING THAT THIS IS A FRENCH VESSEL. 'AUGUST CONSEIL' WAS LOST VERY CLOSE TO THIS POSITION. (N R CHIPCHASE & A BOXALL). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY ATEL & CH DE FRANCE, DUNKIRK. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 279NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR LE HAVRE. STOPPED BY U-29 AND CREW FORCED TO ABANDON. WAS SUNK BY EXPLOSIVE SCUTTLING CHARGES PLACED BELOW DECKS. (SIBI).

General Comments

'3 ISLAND' VESSEL, UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS N, FWD & AFT BROKEN

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FAQ

Where is the AUGUST CONSEIL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The AUGUST CONSEIL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.6 N,4 6.084 W.

How deep is the AUGUST CONSEIL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The AUGUST CONSEIL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 50 5.6 N,4 6.084 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AUGUST CONSEIL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the AUGUST CONSEIL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AUGUST CONSEIL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AUGUST CONSEIL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the AUGUST CONSEIL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The AUGUST CONSEIL (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the AUGUST CONSEIL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The AUGUST CONSEIL (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AUGUST CONSEIL (POSSIBLY)?

The AUGUST CONSEIL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2952 tons.

What type of wreck is the AUGUST CONSEIL (POSSIBLY)?

The AUGUST CONSEIL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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