James B Richardson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
James b richardson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 41.329 N,1 44.361 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.688817
  • Longitude: -1.739350
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JAMES B RICHARDSON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 134.6 m
Width 17.3 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 14300
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the steamship James B Richardson is located off the coast of France at coordinates 49 41.329 N, 1 44.361 W. Recorded in French wreck records, the remains of this stranded steamship dry and remain uncovered at low tide, featuring a position accuracy of 500 meters.

Surveying Details

17.4.79 ST SHOWN IN 494121N, 014422W ON FR 6737D. BR STD. 20.3.84 WK OF STEAMSHIP 'J RICHARDSON' LIES STRANDED IN 494122N, 014421.9W [EUR]. WK ALWAYS UNCOVERED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). 19.12.88 SS 'JAMES B RICHARDSON' IN 494122.1N, 014421.9W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. WK DRIES. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14591028). 5.7.93 ST PD SHOWN IN 494122N, 014426W ON FRENCH 5636 [1993 EDN]. NCA. 16.4.99 POSN 4941.368N, 0144.365W [EUR]. ACCURACY 500MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED TO ST PD. BR STD. SEP 2015/000182665 30.9.15 SHOWN AS ST PD IN 4941.308N, 0144.445W [WGD] ON FR 7092 [ED 4, COR TO 11.8.15]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

LOST IN FOGGY WEATHER.

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FAQ

Where is the JAMES B RICHARDSON wreck located?

The JAMES B RICHARDSON wreck is located at coordinates 49 41.329 N,1 44.361 W.

When was the wreck of the JAMES B RICHARDSON discovered?

The wreck of the JAMES B RICHARDSON was discovered in 1979.

What country did the JAMES B RICHARDSON belong to?

The JAMES B RICHARDSON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the JAMES B RICHARDSON?

The JAMES B RICHARDSON had a tonnage of 14300 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAMES B RICHARDSON?

The JAMES B RICHARDSON is classified as a steam ship.

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