Redempteur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Redempteur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 48.438 N,2 5.88 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.807300
  • Longitude: -2.098000
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REDEMPTEUR
Type steam ship
Tonnage 36
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1916
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Mar 14, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Redempteur is an underwater wreck located at coordinates 45 48.438 N, 2 5.88 W. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office and French charts document this submerged obstruction, originally noted as a dangerous wreck and non-dangerous wreck with reported depths of 57 to 60 meters.

Surveying Details

H2474/19 22.3.19 SHOWN AS WK IN 454830N, 020600W ON FRENCH WK CHART. H2967/22 18.5.22 INS AS NDW (1918) IN 454830N, 020600W. - NM 1465/22 & NM 1466/22. 30.8.79 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 454830N, 020548W ON FRENCH 6788. 20.5.86 SHOWN AS WK USC 57MTRS ON FRENCH 7070 [1975 EDN]. AMEND TO WK USC PD 57MTRS. NC 2664. 22.3.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 60MTRS ON FRENCH 7069 & FRENCH 7070. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14522006). AMEND TO WK USC PA 60MTRS. NC 2663. SEP 2009000062843 5.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 60MTRS IN 4548.438N, 0205.880W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7070 [INT 1804] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the REDEMPTEUR wreck located?

The REDEMPTEUR wreck is located at coordinates 45 48.438 N,2 5.88 W.

How deep is the REDEMPTEUR and where exactly is it located?

The REDEMPTEUR lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 45 48.438 N,2 5.88 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REDEMPTEUR?

The seabed around the REDEMPTEUR lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the REDEMPTEUR sink?

The REDEMPTEUR sank on Mar 31, 1916.

When was the wreck of the REDEMPTEUR discovered?

The wreck of the REDEMPTEUR was discovered in 1919.

What was the tonnage of the REDEMPTEUR?

The REDEMPTEUR had a tonnage of 36 tons.

What type of wreck is the REDEMPTEUR?

The REDEMPTEUR is classified as a steam ship.

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