Bougainville Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bougainville Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 23.277 N,9 25.965 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 0.387950
  • Longitude: 9.432750
Wreck Depth 1 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOUGAINVILLE
Type sloop
Length 103.6 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1969
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1940
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H945/46 4.3.46 H945/46 4.3.46 WK [HULK] IN POSN ESTABLISHED THUS: BOWS 255DEGS, 2900FT & STERN 249DEGS X 2700FT FROM WHARF LT, FL.W.R.G, [002310N, 092625E APPROX], OR 002304N, 092554E. (MASTER OF SS 'THOMAS HOLT', HN). - NM 735/46. H7713/51 8.1.52 H7713/51 8.1.52 LIGHTS ESTABLISHED ON VESSEL TWO F.W.G LTS [VERTICALLY ARRAYED], 251.5DEG, 4.6C FROM LT [002310N, 092625E]. (PARIS NM 51 47 38). - NM 46/52. H7713/51 2.10.53 H7713/51 2.10.53 DELETE 2 F.G.W LTS FROM WK IN 002300N, 092555E APPROX. (PARIS NM 53 31 43). - NM 2259/53. 7.7.54 7.7.54 WK SHOWN IN 002317N, 092552E ON FRENCH CHARTS. NE 1877. H1984/59 14.5.59 H1984/59 14.5.59 OCC.G LT ESTABLISHED ON WK LYING 253DEG, 4.5C FROM LT [002325N, 092615E APPROX]. (PARIS NM 59 10 43). - NM 949/59. H1984/59 4.5.61 H1984/59 4.5.61 WK 0FMS 3FT IN 002315N, 092550E MARKED BY G SPHERICAL BUOY CLOSE E. (PARIS NM 61 12 34). - NM 1033/61. H1984/59 26.10.64 H1984/59 26.10.64 WK 0FMS 3FT SHOWN IN 002315N, 092607E, OR 249DEGS, 9.7C FROM LT [002335N, 092645E APPROX], MARKED BY G CONICAL BUOY CLOSE W, ON FRENCH CHARTS. - NM 2478/63. H1984/59 11.4.73 H1984/59 11.4.73 BUOY DELETED FROM WK IN 002315N, 092607E. (BREST NM 73 12 26). - NM 867/73. 20.7.94 20.7.94 WK 1MTR [3FT] SHOWN IN 002315N, 092607E ON FRENCH 6369. NCA. 12.1.05 12.1.05 SHOWN AS WK 1MTR IN 0023.262N, 0926.155E [UND] ON BA 1356 [MAY '96 EDN]. 24.1.13 24.1.13 SHOWN IN 0023.277N, 0925.965E [WGD] ON US 57182 [2008 EDN].
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1931 BY CHANTIERS GIRONDE, BORDEAUX. OIL ENGINES OF 3200 SHP FOR 15.5KTS. THREE 5.5 INCH, FOUR 37MM AND SIX MACHINE GUNS. 50 MINES. 1 SEAPLANE. DISABLED AND SUNK AFTER A SHARP ENGAGEMENT BY HER SISTERSHIP 'SAVORGNAN DE BRAZZA' MANNED BY A CREW OF FREE FRENCH FORCES OFF PORT DE LIBREVILLE, GABON. (DODS, FRENCH WARSHIPS OF WWII).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 0 23.277 N,9 25.965 E
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FAQ

Where is the BOUGAINVILLE wreck located?

The BOUGAINVILLE wreck is located at coordinates 0 23.277 N,9 25.965 E.

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

The BOUGAINVILLE lies at a depth of about 1 meters and is located at coordinates 0 23.277 N,9 25.965 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BOUGAINVILLE?

The seabed around the BOUGAINVILLE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the BOUGAINVILLE sink?

The BOUGAINVILLE sank on Nov 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BOUGAINVILLE discovered?

The wreck of the BOUGAINVILLE was discovered in 1946.

What was the tonnage of the BOUGAINVILLE?

The BOUGAINVILLE had a tonnage of 1969 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOUGAINVILLE?

The BOUGAINVILLE is classified as a sloop.

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