Le Bijou Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Le bijou Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 6.023 N,1 39.388 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.100383
  • Longitude: 1.656467
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LE BIJOU
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 46
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 9 MILES NE OF HAISBOROUGH LIIGHT VESSEL. (LLWW1). 24.12.76 SHOWN AS WK USCPA 20MTRS IN 530600N, 013930E [OGB] ON NC 1503. HH090/524/01 9.1.92 NOT FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 525). DELETED. - NM 387/92.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2006

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FOR FISHING GROUNDS AND RETURN. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY BOMBS. CREW FORCED TO ABANDON SHIP. (LLWW1 & SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 6.023 N,1 39.388 E
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FAQ

Where is the LE BIJOU wreck located?

The LE BIJOU wreck is located at coordinates 53 6.023 N,1 39.388 E.

How deep is the LE BIJOU and where exactly is it located?

The LE BIJOU lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 53 6.023 N,1 39.388 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LE BIJOU?

The seabed around the LE BIJOU lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the LE BIJOU sink?

The LE BIJOU sank on Jul 27, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LE BIJOU discovered?

The wreck of the LE BIJOU was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LE BIJOU belong to?

The LE BIJOU belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LE BIJOU?

The LE BIJOU had a tonnage of 46 tons.

What type of wreck is the LE BIJOU?

The LE BIJOU is classified as a sailing vessel.