Barsac Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Barsac Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 36 N,0 22.833 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.600000
  • Longitude: -0.380550
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARSAC
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1806
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1953
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2962/22 18.5.22 WK IN 493600N, 002250W OR 286.5DEGS, 18.4M FROM CAP DE LA HEVE LT HO. (PARIS NM 42/1576A & 46/1675A). CHART AS WK 1918 [OLD SYMBOL]. - NM 1303/22. H5894/24 1.9.24 AMEND TO WK 6FMS 3FT [12MTRS]. (PARIS NM 34/1588). R/P. H4665/32 6.7.32 DELETE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 1598. H1268/51 3.12.53 DELETE. (PARIS NM 53 40 31). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 2829/53.
Last Amended Date Nov 19, 2001

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1902 BY CHANT NAV ANVERSOIS, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY WORMS & CIE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BARSAC wreck located?

The BARSAC wreck is located at coordinates 49 36 N,0 22.833 W.

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

The BARSAC lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 49 36 N,0 22.833 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BARSAC?

The seabed around the BARSAC lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the BARSAC sink?

The BARSAC sank on Nov 1, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BARSAC discovered?

The wreck of the BARSAC was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BARSAC belong to?

The BARSAC belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the BARSAC?

The BARSAC had a tonnage of 1806 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARSAC?

The BARSAC is classified as a steam ship.