Rene Marthe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rene marthe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 0.201 N,4 27.834 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.003350
  • Longitude: -4.463900
Wreck Depth 88 m
Water Depth 96 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RENE MARTHE
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 49
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1917
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3449/74 29.7.74 LOCATED IN 490015N, 042743W [EUR] DURING FRENCH SURVEY [K6847/10 & 14]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 90.7MTRS. NE 2644. 15.7.76 SHOWN AS WK 88MTRS ON FRENCH 5069 [1975 EDN]. NE 2644. 25.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW (86) ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] & AS WK 86.9MTRS IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. NAMED 'RENE-MARTHE'. LOCATED BY E/S IN GEN DEPTH 96MTRS. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK 88MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 25.6.99 EUR POSN: 4900.001N, 0425.005W. ACCURACY 500MTRS. SHOWN AS NOT VALID. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). DELETE. BR STD. 28.6.99 EUR POSN: 4900.261N, 0427.744W. ACCURACY 100MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 88.4 IN GEN DEPTH 96MTRS. SHOWN AS DIFFUSION LIMITEE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMEND TO LIVE AND CINC. RE-INSERT AS WK 88MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.09 SHOWN IN 4900.201N, 0427.834W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE OFF USHANT. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the RENE MARTHE wreck located?

The RENE MARTHE wreck is located at coordinates 49 0.201 N,4 27.834 W.

How deep is the RENE MARTHE and where exactly is it located?

The RENE MARTHE lies at a depth of about 88 meters and is located at coordinates 49 0.201 N,4 27.834 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RENE MARTHE?

The seabed around the RENE MARTHE lies at approximately 96 meters deep.

When did the RENE MARTHE sink?

The RENE MARTHE sank on Aug 3, 1917.

When was the wreck of the RENE MARTHE discovered?

The wreck of the RENE MARTHE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the RENE MARTHE belong to?

The RENE MARTHE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the RENE MARTHE?

The RENE MARTHE had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the RENE MARTHE?

The RENE MARTHE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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