Port Curtis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Port curtis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 33.94 N,5 33.89 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.565667
  • Longitude: -5.564833
Wreck Depth 110 m
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PORT CURTIS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4710
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 7, 1917
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 27.11.79 SHOWN AS NDW IN 473400N, 053348W ON FR 4735. NE 20. 24.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FR 6791. NE 20. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 110MTRS ON FR 6989 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS 1984. NC 2643. 27.3.90 'PORT CURTIS' IN 473400N, 053400W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. USC 110MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 135MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14575041). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BAHIA BLANCA TO CHERBOURG. (LL WW1). CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE & SUNK BY BOMBS, 70M W OF PENMARC'H. (WW1 SL).

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FAQ

Where is the PORT CURTIS wreck located?

The PORT CURTIS wreck is located at coordinates 47 33.94 N,5 33.89 W.

How deep is the PORT CURTIS and where exactly is it located?

The PORT CURTIS lies at a depth of about 110 meters and is located at coordinates 47 33.94 N,5 33.89 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PORT CURTIS?

The seabed around the PORT CURTIS lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the PORT CURTIS sink?

The PORT CURTIS sank on Aug 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PORT CURTIS discovered?

The wreck of the PORT CURTIS was discovered in 1979.

What country did the PORT CURTIS belong to?

The PORT CURTIS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PORT CURTIS carrying?

The PORT CURTIS was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the PORT CURTIS?

The PORT CURTIS had a tonnage of 4710 tons.

What type of wreck is the PORT CURTIS?

The PORT CURTIS is classified as a steam ship.

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