Flandre (Aft Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Flandre (aft section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 39.422 N,1 8.341 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.657033
  • Longitude: -1.139017
Wreck Depth -2.9 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLANDRE (AFT SECTION)
Type liner
Flag FR
Length 141.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.8
Orientation 90
Tonnage 8571
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 17.3.49 SHOWN AS ST IN 453932N, 010829W ON FRENCH 164. NE 2910. 31.1.77 SHOWN AS ST IN 453928N, 010818W ON FRENCH 6335 [1976 EDN]. NE 2910. 28.9.83 SHOWN AS ST IN 453929.5N, 010815W ON FRENCH 6336 [1983 EDN]. NC 2910. 29.9.83 AFT SECTION OF LINER 'FLANDRE' STRANDED IN 453929N 010816W [EUR]. VESSEL COVERS & UNCOVERS, DRYING 2.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH BY E/S 3MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). 7.4.86 SHOWN AS STP DRIES 2.9MTRS IN 453929.5N, 010815W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7028 [1985 EDN]. BR STD. 9.1.03 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 2.9MTRS IN 4539.432N, 0108.330W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7425 [2002 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3058. 27.2.06 SHOWN IN 4539.422N, 0108.341W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7425 [INT 1849] [2ND EDN 2005, 1:25,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3058.
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1914 BY CHANTIERS DE L'ATLANTIQUE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE GENERALE TRANSATLANTIQUE. STRUCK A MINE & SANK AT MOUTH OF THE GIRONDE. (DODS).

General Comments

See Also: 26853

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FAQ

Where is the FLANDRE (AFT SECTION) wreck located?

The FLANDRE (AFT SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 45 39.422 N,1 8.341 W.

How deep is the FLANDRE (AFT SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The FLANDRE (AFT SECTION) lies at a depth of about -2.9 meters and is located at coordinates 45 39.422 N,1 8.341 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLANDRE (AFT SECTION)?

The seabed around the FLANDRE (AFT SECTION) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the FLANDRE (AFT SECTION) sink?

The FLANDRE (AFT SECTION) sank on Sep 14, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FLANDRE (AFT SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the FLANDRE (AFT SECTION) was discovered in 1949.

What country did the FLANDRE (AFT SECTION) belong to?

The FLANDRE (AFT SECTION) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the FLANDRE (AFT SECTION)?

The FLANDRE (AFT SECTION) had a tonnage of 8571 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLANDRE (AFT SECTION)?

The FLANDRE (AFT SECTION) is classified as a liner.

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