Fileur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fileur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 21.26 N,3 53.085 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.354333
  • Longitude: -3.884750
Wreck Depth 76 m
Water Depth 83 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FILEUR
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Orientation 145
Tonnage 89
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Fileur is an historic underwater shipwreck located at coordinates 49 21.26 N, 3 53.085 W. This submerged wreck sits at a depth of approximately 75 to 77 meters. Historical survey records and ROV dives by Odyssey Marine Exploration identify the site as a steel paddle steamer measuring 65 meters in length, featuring visible structural remnants including two boilers.

Surveying Details

H1690/19 H1690/19 SUNK IN 492230N, 035100W APPROX. (FRENCH NM). H3449/74 29.7.74 H3449/74 29.7.74 WK 76.7MTRS IN 492120N, 035300W [EUR]. (FRENCH SURVEY [K6847/9]). BR STD. 9.8.88 9.8.88 SHOWN AS WK 74MTRS IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987. NC 2655. 9.3.95 *9.3.95 SHOWN AS WK 77MTRS IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1994. BR STD. 26.7.06 26.7.06 DCS3 GIVES: 75MTR WK, ?TWO BOILERS, ?PADDLESTEAMER. ROV DIVE SHOWS STEEL WK, LENGTH 65MTRS. (ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION). NCA. 14.9.09 14.9.09 WK 76MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 6930 [2ND EDN' 09 1:150,000]. NC 2648 [ADOPTION OF 6930].

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 55. (DER KREIG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the FILEUR wreck located?

The FILEUR wreck is located at coordinates 49 21.26 N,3 53.085 W.

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

The FILEUR lies at a depth of about 76 meters and is located at coordinates 49 21.26 N,3 53.085 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FILEUR?

The seabed around the FILEUR lies at approximately 83 meters deep.

When did the FILEUR sink?

The FILEUR sank on Mar 24, 1918.

When was the wreck of the FILEUR discovered?

The wreck of the FILEUR was discovered in 1918.

What country did the FILEUR belong to?

The FILEUR belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the FILEUR?

The FILEUR had a tonnage of 89 tons.

What type of wreck is the FILEUR?

The FILEUR is classified as a sailing vessel.

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