Edouard Marie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Edouard marie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 52.036 N,5 52.057 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.867267
  • Longitude: -5.867617
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EDOUARD MARIE
Type fishing vessel
Flag BE
Tonnage 32
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 6.3.18 6.3.18 SUNK IN 495200N, 055200W. (DOCKET M11919). SUNK 5 MILES S X W FROM WOLF ROCK. (WW1SL). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 6.3.18 6.3.18 POSN AS IN DOCKET M11919. (SNO PENZANCE). 9.3.18 9.3.18 SUNK 5M S X W OFF WOLF ROCK. (ONE OF THE DECK HANDS, DOCKET M12189). H2590/76 17.3.76 H2590/76 17.3.76 NUMEROUS SONAR CONTACTS [SEABED RETURNS] BUT NOTHING ON E/S DISTINGUISHABLE IN A 2MTR SWELL. NO SIGN OF THIS WK IN THE AREA INVESTIGATED. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). H3841/86 26.2.88 H3841/86 26.2.88 NOTHING FOUND. (HMS FOX, HI 360). AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2000

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 75. (WW1SL & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the EDOUARD MARIE wreck located?

The EDOUARD MARIE wreck is located at coordinates 49 52.036 N,5 52.057 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EDOUARD MARIE?

The seabed around the EDOUARD MARIE lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the EDOUARD MARIE sink?

The EDOUARD MARIE sank on Mar 5, 1918.

When was the wreck of the EDOUARD MARIE discovered?

The wreck of the EDOUARD MARIE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the EDOUARD MARIE belong to?

The EDOUARD MARIE belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the EDOUARD MARIE?

The EDOUARD MARIE had a tonnage of 32 tons.

What type of wreck is the EDOUARD MARIE?

The EDOUARD MARIE is classified as a fishing vessel.