Mouche Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mouche Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 36 N,5 45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.600000
  • Longitude: -5.750000
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOUCHE
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 65
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 2.2.18 SUNK IN 493600N, 054500W APPROX. (IDSA, DOCKET M02664). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 2.2.18 PREVIOUS POSNS REPD BY TELEGRAM: 493700N, 042100W AND 493300N, 043400W. H2590/76 23.3.76 NOT FOUND DURING SIDESCAN SWEEP. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). H3943/88 9.11.89 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 SEARCH. POSN DISPROVED. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). AMENDED TO ABEY. 3.1.01 AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2001

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (WW1SL). SUNK BY SUBMARINE 25M SE OF THE LIZARD WHILST EN ROUTE FROM CHERBOURG TO SWANSEA. (LLWW1).

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FAQ

Where is the MOUCHE wreck located?

The MOUCHE wreck is located at coordinates 49 36 N,5 45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOUCHE?

The seabed around the MOUCHE lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the MOUCHE sink?

The MOUCHE sank on Feb 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MOUCHE discovered?

The wreck of the MOUCHE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MOUCHE belong to?

The MOUCHE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the MOUCHE?

The MOUCHE had a tonnage of 65 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOUCHE?

The MOUCHE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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