Ferdinand A Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ferdinand a Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 42.94 N,5 4.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.715667
  • Longitude: -5.068167
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 102 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FERDINAND A
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 87.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2062
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 21, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1690/19 16.7.19 NDW IN 484300N, 050400W. (PARIS NM). INS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1291/28 [NO DATE] SYMBOL AMENDED TO NDW (1917). BR STD. H1128/63 12.3.63 SHOWN AS NDW ON NC 2644. 24.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW IN 484300N, 050400W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 26.2.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 80MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14585018. NC 2644. 2.3.09 SHOWN IN 4842.940N, 0504.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF USHANT, WHILST ON PASSAGE CLYDE FOR NANTES. (WW1 SL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 42.94 N,5 4.09 W
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FAQ

Where is the FERDINAND A wreck located?

The FERDINAND A wreck is located at coordinates 48 42.94 N,5 4.09 W.

How deep is the FERDINAND A and where exactly is it located?

The FERDINAND A lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 48 42.94 N,5 4.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FERDINAND A?

The seabed around the FERDINAND A lies at approximately 102 meters deep.

When did the FERDINAND A sink?

The FERDINAND A sank on May 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FERDINAND A discovered?

The wreck of the FERDINAND A was discovered in 1919.

What country did the FERDINAND A belong to?

The FERDINAND A belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the FERDINAND A?

The FERDINAND A had a tonnage of 2062 tons.

What type of wreck is the FERDINAND A?

The FERDINAND A is classified as a steam ship.