Pontet Canet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pontet canet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 6.94 N,3 5.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.115667
  • Longitude: -3.084667
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PONTET CANET
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 68.6 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1183
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1918
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1690/19 NDW IN 490700N, 030500W. (FRENCH NM). INS ON CHARTS. H1291/28 AMENDED TO NDW (1918). 22.8.68 AMENDED TO NDW. NE 2668. 28.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 878 [1979 EDN, 1:240,000]. BR STD. H2302/84 4.6.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 37MTRS [15FMS] ON FRENCH 6930. (FRENCH NM 86 14 28). BR STD. 5.8.88 WK USC PD 28.0MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). NC 2669. SEP 2007/000053180 20.7.07 DELETED. (FRENCH NM 27/29/07). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 3603/07. SEP 2007/000058951 15.8.07 DELETED. (FRENCH NM 30/12/07). WK NOT REMOVED BY NM 3603/07 FROM BA 2669, NM REQUIRED TO CORRECT. - NM 4133/07.
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2007

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 109 WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LE HAVRE TO NANTES. (LL WW1 & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE, VOL 5).

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FAQ

Where is the PONTET CANET wreck located?

The PONTET CANET wreck is located at coordinates 49 6.94 N,3 5.08 W.

How deep is the PONTET CANET and where exactly is it located?

The PONTET CANET lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 49 6.94 N,3 5.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PONTET CANET?

The seabed around the PONTET CANET lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the PONTET CANET sink?

The PONTET CANET sank on Aug 25, 1918.

When was the wreck of the PONTET CANET discovered?

The wreck of the PONTET CANET was discovered in 1919.

What country did the PONTET CANET belong to?

The PONTET CANET belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the PONTET CANET?

The PONTET CANET had a tonnage of 1183 tons.

What type of wreck is the PONTET CANET?

The PONTET CANET is classified as a steam ship.

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