Bijou Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bijou Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.839 N,4 6.012 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.497317
  • Longitude: -4.100200
Wreck Depth 28.14 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIJOU
Type carrier
Length 47.9 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 48.9
Sonar Width 9.9
Shadow Height 9.1
Orientation 277
Tonnage 212
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 5, 1977
Scour Dimensions 017.9,038.7,001.3,008
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 10.6.77 SMALL SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED IN 533235N, 040033W BY THV WINSTON CHURCHILL, IN APPROX 40MTRS OF WATER. (RNW TELECON 9.6.77). H444/67 12.7.77 WRECKAGE ATTACHED TO SUNKEN OBJECT BY LINES SIGHTED IN 533235N, 040033W, OR 054DEG(T), 12.5 MILES FROM POINT LYNAS. SONAR CONTACT MADE. DEPTH OVER WRECK NOT OBTAINED BUT NOT CONSIDERED DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (ANGLESEY RADIO, TLX & TH SWANSEA, 17.6.77). CHART AS USCPA 20MTRS. - NM 1635/77. H3838 20.8.87 LOCATED IN 532949N, 040556W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.1MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). - NM 2699/87. H3838/86 29.3.88 EXAM'D BY HMS BULLDOG WITH HYDROSEARCH ON 29.9.87. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.0 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. SCOUR 1.3MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 12MTRS; HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 11.2MTRS, SHADOW HT 9.4MTRS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT, LYING 275/095 DEG WITH BOW W. LENGTH 48.5MTRS, BEAM 14.5MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). NFA. HH100/351/03 1.8.90 DIVED ON AND CONFIRMED AS WK OF THE BIJOU. LIES WITH SLIGHT LIST TO PORT. HAS A LARGE TRAWL NET FIRMLY ATTACHED TO BOW WHICH 'HOVERS' OVER WK DURING FLOOD AND EBB TIDES. COULD BE A DANGER TO DIVERS IN POOR UNDERWATER VISIBILITY. (K HURLEY, 24.7.90). HH100/351/07 10.9.93 DIVED ON 31.8.93 IN 532940N, 040556W. TRAWL NET IS ATTACHED TO STERN, NOT BOW, AFT OF WHAT REMAINS OF BRIDGE. WK STANDS 5 TO 6MTRS ABOVE SEABED AND NET HOVERS SEVERAL METRES ABOVE THIS. DIVERS SHOULD TAKE CARE IN BAD U/WATER VISIBILITY. (K HUGHES, 8.9.93). SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 05.08.2021; IN 5329.839N, 0406.012W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.14MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. LENGTH 48.9MTRS, WIDTH 9.9MTRS, HEIGHT 9.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 277/097 DEGS. UPRIGHT WRECK, POSSIBLE STRUCTURES ATTACHED TO BOW. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7360). AMEND DW 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2023

Circumstances of loss

SANK 15.5M ENE OF POINT LYNAS, FOLLOWING FLOODING DUE TO PLATES OPENING UP. WAS ON PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR BILBAO.

General Comments

Upright wreck, possible structures attached to bow.

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FAQ

Where is the BIJOU wreck located?

The BIJOU wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.839 N,4 6.012 W.

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

The BIJOU lies at a depth of about 28.14 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.839 N,4 6.012 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BIJOU?

The seabed around the BIJOU lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the BIJOU sink?

The BIJOU sank on Jun 5, 1977.

When was the wreck of the BIJOU discovered?

The wreck of the BIJOU was discovered in 1977.

What cargo was the BIJOU carrying?

The BIJOU was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the BIJOU?

The BIJOU had a tonnage of 212 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIJOU?

The BIJOU is classified as a carrier.

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