La Rochelle (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
La rochelle (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.11 N,4 40.493 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.501833
  • Longitude: -4.674883
Wreck Depth 45.38 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 76.3 m
Width 11.4 m
Draught 5.3
Sonar Length 94.6
Sonar Width 23.1
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1360
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1910
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details ORIGINALLY THOUGHT TO BE THE SS TREVEAL. 1918 BELIEVED SUNK NEAR THE SKERRIES. (M 6459) POSN UNKNOWN. (M 7482) INS AS OB PA IN 533200N, 044200W. BR STD. [NO DATE] NOW SHOWN AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 1170A. H2071/31 8.4.31 SWEPT FOR BY TH. NOT FOUND. NCA. 30.12.75 NOW SHOWN AS WK USC PA 20MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1977. H4827/75 24.1.77 EXAMINED 23.22.76 IN 533007N, 0044023W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.3 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. DCS3 HT 12MTRS, LENGTH 94MTRS. LYING, BROKEN IN TWO, NE/SW. IN AREA OF SMALL ROCKY OUTCROPS. (HMS FOX, HI 54/76). INS AS WK 43MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/14 6.7.99 WK IS OF AN OLD LARGE SS. MOST OF THE HULL HAS COLLAPSED LEAVING ONLY THE MIDSHIPS AND STERN URIGHT. NO EVIDENCE OF CARGO. PROBABLY THE TREVEAL. (J SHAW, LTD DTD 30.6.99). NCA. HH100/351/15 20.12.99 PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE THE SS TREVEAL. (J SHAW, LTR DTD 20.12.99). SEE ALSO [7494]. NCA. 12.2.01 WRECK IS POSSIBLY LA ROCHELLE, AN IRON SS SUNK 19.6.1910. (S KERSHAW, WRECK 'N' TECH/G FURSE, TELECON 12.2.01) 10.3.14 EXAM'D 6.11.13 IN 5330.110N, 0440.493W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.38 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 94.6MTRS, WIDTH 23.1MTRS, HT 5.62MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS TO BE INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). PROBABLY BOWS SW. UPRIGHT WITH BOW, FWD HOLD AND AFTER HOLD COLLAPSED. ?DEBRIS AT PORT SIDE FWD AND MIDSHIPS. AMEND WK 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1884 BY PALMERS' CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A D'ORBIGNY, FAUSTIN & CO. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 187HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE POVENE, SPAIN FOR WORKINGTON. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS YEWS [SEE 7343]. ALL 19 CREW LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

?BOWS SW, FWD PART & AFTER HOLD COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.11 N,4 40.493 W.

How deep is the LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 45.38 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.11 N,4 40.493 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 19, 1910.

When was the wreck of the LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY)?

The LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1360 tons.

What type of wreck is the LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY)?

The LA ROCHELLE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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