Irma Germaine (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Irma germaine (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 16.691 N,3 22.527 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.278183
  • Longitude: -3.375450
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IRMA GERMAINE (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag BE
Sonar Length 30.9
Sonar Width 6.4
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 75
Tonnage 19
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0200.0,,000.3,052
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 8.8.72 SUNK 8M SE OF BERRY HEAD, DEVON. (WW2SL) H2923/83 1.10.84 WK, POSSIBLY OF FV, LOCATED & EXAM'D 9.5.84 IN 501639N, 032228W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS, BEAM 5MTRS. LYING 080/260DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). CHART AS WK 51MTRS. R/P. 26.4.13 EXAM'D 20.1.13 IN 5016.691N, 0322.527W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.37 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 250MTRS ALONG 052/232 DEGS. LENGTH 30.9MTRS, WIDTH 6.4MTRS, HT 4.6MTRS. LIES 075/255 DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. UPRIGHT, INTACT WITH ?LIST TO PORT. (NETSRUVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2013

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, MINED 8M SE OF BERRY HEAD. (WW2SL).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS ENE, SCOUR RUNS 052/232 DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the IRMA GERMAINE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The IRMA GERMAINE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 16.691 N,3 22.527 W.

How deep is the IRMA GERMAINE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The IRMA GERMAINE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 50 16.691 N,3 22.527 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IRMA GERMAINE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the IRMA GERMAINE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the IRMA GERMAINE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The IRMA GERMAINE (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 3, 1943.

When was the wreck of the IRMA GERMAINE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the IRMA GERMAINE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the IRMA GERMAINE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The IRMA GERMAINE (POSSIBLY) belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the IRMA GERMAINE (POSSIBLY)?

The IRMA GERMAINE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 19 tons.

What type of wreck is the IRMA GERMAINE (POSSIBLY)?

The IRMA GERMAINE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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