Louisiane (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Louisiane (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 26.935 N,0 1.878 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.448917
  • Longitude: 0.031300
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOUISIANE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Tonnage 5109
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1702/17 21.3.17 MASTS VISIBLE AT HW IN 492657N, 000151E. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 288/17. H980/19 27.2.19 WK IN 492700N, 000130E APPROX, MARKED BY BUOYS. (FR NM 1/19). BR STD. H6358/19 1.9.19 ST, DRIES 6.6FT, IN 492700N, 000154E. (FR HYDRO). NE 2990. H3202/21 26.5.21 POSN AMENDED TO 492701N, 000154E & BUOYS REMOVED. (FR NM). BR STD. 29.12.23 WK, NOW WITH LEAST DEPTH 15FT [2FMS 3FT]. (FR NM 5529 7 23). BR STD. H3279/24 12.5.24 MOVE WK BUOY 'SELIUS' CLOSE N OF WK IN 492701N, 000154E. (FR NM 48/911). - NM 734/24. H6104/27 22.9.27 WK & BUOY REMOVED. (PARIS NM 36/1891). - NM 1849/27. H3898/82 24.12.85 WK, LEAST DEPTH 9MTRS, IN 492659N, 000157E. (BREST NM 85 48 21). BR STD. 1.2.88 SHOWN AS WK 9MTRS IN 492659.5N, 000157.5E ON FR 6683 [1987 EDN]; POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. HT 1MTR ABOVE SEABED BY E/S. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.18090174). NCA. 25.1.90 SHOWN AS WK 9MTRS IN 492659.5N, 000157.5E ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]. NE 2146. 12.9.94 NOW SHOWN AS FOUL, IN GEN CHARTED DEPTH 7MTRS, ON FR 6683 [1994 EDN]. BR STD. 22.9.94 SHOWN AS FOUL ON FR 6736 [1994 EDN]. NCA. 18.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 4926.935N, 0001.878E.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2018

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK BY TORPEDO WHILST AT ANCHOR 3M OFF LE HARVE. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 26.935 N,0 1.878 E
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FAQ

Where is the LOUISIANE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LOUISIANE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 26.935 N,0 1.878 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LOUISIANE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LOUISIANE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the LOUISIANE (PROBABLY) sink?

The LOUISIANE (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 9, 1916.

When was the wreck of the LOUISIANE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LOUISIANE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the LOUISIANE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LOUISIANE (PROBABLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the LOUISIANE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LOUISIANE (PROBABLY) was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the LOUISIANE (PROBABLY)?

The LOUISIANE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5109 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOUISIANE (PROBABLY)?

The LOUISIANE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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