Capbreton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Capbreton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 22.03 N,1 19.843 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.367167
  • Longitude: -1.330717
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAPBRETON
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 75.6 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1464
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1918
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1302/19 4.1.19 WK IN 452200N, 012000W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H2968/22 AMEND SYMBOL TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H8479/33 10.1.34 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH CHART. DELETE. - NM 115/34. H3272/53 18.1.54 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 452206N, 011945W ON FRENCH 4872. NC 2664. 23.5.80 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS [11FMS] ON FRENCH 6336. NE 2664. 9.4.85 LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14551127. 28.5.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 18MTRS ON FRENCH 7070 [1985 EDN]. NC 2664. 24.5.89 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7211. WK USC PA 20MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). AMEND TO WK USC PA 20MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2009000062843 13.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS IN 4522.050N, 0119.839W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7070 [INT 1804] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1912 BY SMITHS DOCK CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIE DES CHARGEURS FRANCAIS. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BAYONNE TO ENGLAND. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the CAPBRETON wreck located?

The CAPBRETON wreck is located at coordinates 45 22.03 N,1 19.843 W.

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

The CAPBRETON lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 45 22.03 N,1 19.843 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPBRETON?

The seabed around the CAPBRETON lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the CAPBRETON sink?

The CAPBRETON sank on Jul 14, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CAPBRETON discovered?

The wreck of the CAPBRETON was discovered in 1919.

What country did the CAPBRETON belong to?

The CAPBRETON belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the CAPBRETON?

The CAPBRETON had a tonnage of 1464 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPBRETON?

The CAPBRETON is classified as a steam ship.

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