Petit Jean (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Petit jean (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 18.135 N,5 9.551 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.302250
  • Longitude: -5.159183
Wreck Depth 92 m
Water Depth 99 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETIT JEAN (POSSIBLY)
Type schooner
Flag FR
Sonar Length 113
Sonar Width 34
Shadow Height 7.6
Orientation 149
Tonnage 126
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 30.12.77 SHOWN AS NDW (90) IN 491800N, 051100W ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. WK 90.3MTRS IN 491813.8N, 050928.2W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS) BR STD. HH091/059/01 25.11.05 HH091/059/01 25.11.05 EXAM'D 9.5.05 IN 4918.135N, 0509.551W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 92.3 IN GEN DEPTH 99.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 113MTRS, WIDTH 34MTRS, HT 7.6MTRS. LIES 149/329DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED. SANDWAVE LEADS SE FROM WK. SEDIMENT BUILD-UP ON THE SW SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 92MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 27, 2010

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 5M S OF 492300N, 05110W. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 17). PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR BAYONNE. (LL WW1).

General Comments

HIGHLY DEGRADED WK, SANDWAVE LEADS SE FROM WK

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FAQ

Where is the PETIT JEAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PETIT JEAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 18.135 N,5 9.551 W.

How deep is the PETIT JEAN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PETIT JEAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 92 meters and is located at coordinates 49 18.135 N,5 9.551 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PETIT JEAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PETIT JEAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 99 meters deep.

When did the PETIT JEAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PETIT JEAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 17, 1916.

When was the wreck of the PETIT JEAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PETIT JEAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the PETIT JEAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PETIT JEAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the PETIT JEAN (POSSIBLY)?

The PETIT JEAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 126 tons.

What type of wreck is the PETIT JEAN (POSSIBLY)?

The PETIT JEAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a schooner.

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