Industry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Industry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 41.675 N,3 0.762 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.694583
  • Longitude: -3.012700
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INDUSTRY
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 91
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H8203/19 SUNK IN APPROX 494145N, 030040W OR 20M NNW FROM LES HANOIS. (WW1SL). H03504/51 31.8.51 NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH FOR 'AFFRAY'. 28.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FR 878 [DEC 1979 EDN]. CHART AS USC PD 51MTRS. BR STD. HH090/912/01 20.11.01 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 912). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2001

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM SUBMARINE 20M NNW FROM LES HANOIS, GUERNSEY. (WW1SL). SUNK BY SUBMARINE 20M WNW LES HANOIS LTHO., GUERNSEY WHILST EN ROUTE FROM GRANVILLE TO SWANSEA. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the INDUSTRY wreck located?

The INDUSTRY wreck is located at coordinates 49 41.675 N,3 0.762 W.

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

The INDUSTRY lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 49 41.675 N,3 0.762 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INDUSTRY?

The seabed around the INDUSTRY lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the INDUSTRY sink?

The INDUSTRY sank on Sep 5, 1917.

When was the wreck of the INDUSTRY discovered?

The wreck of the INDUSTRY was discovered in 1917.

What country did the INDUSTRY belong to?

The INDUSTRY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the INDUSTRY?

The INDUSTRY had a tonnage of 91 tons.

What type of wreck is the INDUSTRY?

The INDUSTRY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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