L'ardent Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
L'ardent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 36.5 N,7 35.833 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.608333
  • Longitude: -7.597217
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name L'ARDENT
Type coaster
Flag FR
Length 53 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 3.3
Tonnage 325
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1945
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1286/49 12.4.49 STF, LYING N/S, SHOWN IN 333630N, 073550W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 860. H7297/55 24.2.56 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5697. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NC 860. 5.1.77 GROUNDED ON 31.1.1945. POSN IN 1946 GIVEN AS 333631N, 073550W. REPORT DTD 3.11.1952 STATES WK NO LONGER EXISTS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976 NO.10937/028) NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX- US NAVY COASTAL ESCORT PC.473, BUILT 1944 BY DEFOE SHIPBUILDING, BAY CITY, WITH 2 GENERAL MOTOR DIESELS OF 3600HP CAPABLE OF 19 KNOTS, 2 SHAFTS. TRANSFERRED TO FRENCH NAVY IN 1944 FOR USE AS A MINESWEEPER. GROUNDED FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS EMPIRE ABBEY OFF CASABLANCA. (FRENCH WARSHIPS OF WW2 & THE FRENCH NAVY VOL.2)

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FAQ

Where is the L'ARDENT wreck located?

The L'ARDENT wreck is located at coordinates 33 36.5 N,7 35.833 W.

How deep is the seabed around the L'ARDENT?

The seabed around the L'ARDENT lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the L'ARDENT sink?

The L'ARDENT sank on Jan 31, 1945.

When was the wreck of the L'ARDENT discovered?

The wreck of the L'ARDENT was discovered in 1949.

What country did the L'ARDENT belong to?

The L'ARDENT belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the L'ARDENT?

The L'ARDENT had a tonnage of 325 tons.

What type of wreck is the L'ARDENT?

The L'ARDENT is classified as a coaster.

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