Figaro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Figaro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 24.646 N,2 39.026 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.410767
  • Longitude: -2.650433
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FIGARO
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Tonnage 566
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 26, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2537/28 24.8.28 TORPEDOED 210DEGS, 3.5M FROM LES HANOIS, GUERNSEY. GIVES POSN 492200N, 024500W. NOT CHARTED. 29.10.75 CHARTED AS WK USC PA 20FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2649. 13.2.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 878 [DEC'79 EDN]. AMEND TO WK USC PA 42MTRS [23FMS]. BR STD. HH100/351/02 2.2.90 LIES IN 492439N, 023855W [EUR]. IN TWO PARTS AND VERY BROKEN UP. GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. ON SHINGLE SEABED. BRASS NAME PLATE WAS RECOVERED FROM WK IN THE 1960S. (A MARQUAND). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/17 24.4.01 DIVED IN 4924.646N, 0239.026W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH BY E/S. LIES IN GULLEY BETWEEN REEFS. BOILER PROUD OF THE SEABED, BUT GENERALLY THE WK IS WELL FLATTENED. CINC REQUESTED. (M PAIGE). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 26.9.08 26.9.08 CINC REMOVED, MORE THAN 5 YEARS.
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 35. (WW1SL & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). SUNK BY SUBMARINE 9M OFF HANOIS LTHO WHILST ON PASSAGE BREST FOR ROUEN. (LL WW1).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP. IN TWO MAIN PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 24.646 N,2 39.026 W
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FAQ

Where is the FIGARO wreck located?

The FIGARO wreck is located at coordinates 49 24.646 N,2 39.026 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FIGARO?

The seabed around the FIGARO lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the FIGARO sink?

The FIGARO sank on Jan 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the FIGARO discovered?

The wreck of the FIGARO was discovered in 1918.

What country did the FIGARO belong to?

The FIGARO belonged to FR.

What cargo was the FIGARO carrying?

The FIGARO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FIGARO?

The FIGARO had a tonnage of 566 tons.

What type of wreck is the FIGARO?

The FIGARO is classified as a steam ship.

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