Bouvet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bouvet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
40 2.421 N,26 17.755 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.040350
  • Longitude: 26.295917
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name BOUVET
Type battleship
Flag FR
Length 122.2 m
Width 21.3 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 12205
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1915
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details [NO DATE] SUNK BY MINE IN 400208N, 261838E. (CC 559-MAPS, CA 983 P.51) H6052/27 POSN GIVEN AS 400250N 261847E, BUT F. N. ATTACHE STATES POSN AS 400258N, 261800E. H2209/66 28.6.66 POSN 400230N, 261742E. SUNK IN APPROX 36FMS & BROKE UP WHILE SINKING. PROPELLERS INTACT. OUT OF MAIN CURRENT, SO SALVAGE POSSIBLE. (DR E T HALL LTR DTD 9.6.66). NC 2429. H1272/80 18.12.87 SHOWN AS WK 62MTRS IN 400233N, 261739E [EUR] ON TURKISH 212. BR STD. 21.3.05 SHOWN IN 4002.48N, 2617.80E [EUR] ON TURKISH 213 [APR '00 EDN, 3RD SCALE]. NCA. 4.6.13 SHOWN AS WK 70MTRS IN 4002.480N, 2617.540E [WGD] ON TR402122 [EDN 1.9]. 5.6.15 SHOWN AS NDW 70MTRS IN 4002.424N, 2617.759E [WGD] ON TR 2122 [DTD 27.3.10] OR TR 402122 [ED2, DTD 2.4.15]. AMEND POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2025
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Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1898 BY L'ORIENT, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 14,000IHP CAPABLE OF 18.6 KNOTS, & BELLEVILLE BOILERS. STRUCK A MINE WHILST ENGAGED IN ENEMY ACTION IN DARDANELLES & CAPSIZED WITH GREAT LOSS OF LIFE, LITTLE MORE THAN 20 OF HER COMPLEMENT OF 630 WERE SAVED. (DODS)

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WRECK MAP LOADING ... 40 2.421 N,26 17.755 E
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FAQ

Where is the BOUVET wreck located?

The BOUVET wreck is located at coordinates 40 2.421 N,26 17.755 E.

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

The BOUVET lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 40 2.421 N,26 17.755 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BOUVET?

The seabed around the BOUVET lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the BOUVET sink?

The BOUVET sank on Mar 18, 1915.

When was the wreck of the BOUVET discovered?

The wreck of the BOUVET was discovered in 1915.

What country did the BOUVET belong to?

The BOUVET belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the BOUVET?

The BOUVET had a tonnage of 12205 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOUVET?

The BOUVET is classified as a battleship.