Espoir Du Forgeron Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Espoir du forgeron Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 27.337 N,1 54.668 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.455617
  • Longitude: -1.911133
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ESPOIR DU FORGERON
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 26
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
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 462848N, 015500W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H2966/22 18.5.22 AMEND TO DW (1918) IN 462800N, 015115W. BR STD. H6202/22 WK 22MTRS [12FMS] IN 462722N, 015441W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). NE 2648. H1009/26 13.2.26 DELETE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2647. H5245/51 1.4.52 WK NOW IN 462722N, 015444W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS WK 12FMS IN 462722N, 015444W. BR STD. 7.4.88 SHOWN AS WK 22MTRS IN 462724N, 015435W ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14561014). NC 2663. 28.11.01 SHOWN AS WK PA 22MTRS ON FRENCH 7403 [2000 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2998. 30.9.04 SHOWN IN 4627.337N, 0154.668W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7403 [2ND EDN 2002, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2998.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2018

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY A SUBMARINE WHILE FISHING IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the ESPOIR DU FORGERON wreck located?

The ESPOIR DU FORGERON wreck is located at coordinates 46 27.337 N,1 54.668 W.

How deep is the ESPOIR DU FORGERON and where exactly is it located?

The ESPOIR DU FORGERON lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 46 27.337 N,1 54.668 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ESPOIR DU FORGERON?

The seabed around the ESPOIR DU FORGERON lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the ESPOIR DU FORGERON sink?

The ESPOIR DU FORGERON sank on Nov 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ESPOIR DU FORGERON discovered?

The wreck of the ESPOIR DU FORGERON was discovered in 1919.

What country did the ESPOIR DU FORGERON belong to?

The ESPOIR DU FORGERON belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ESPOIR DU FORGERON?

The ESPOIR DU FORGERON had a tonnage of 26 tons.

What type of wreck is the ESPOIR DU FORGERON?

The ESPOIR DU FORGERON is classified as a fishing vessel.

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