Saint Pierre Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Saint pierre Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 48.001 N,1 21.605 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.800017
  • Longitude: -1.360083
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAINT PIERRE
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 277
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H2967/22 18.5.22 SHOWN AS DW PA (1918) IN 454745N, 012145W ON FRENCH WK CHART. SQ DATE. H7203/51 13.12.51 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 454800N, 012139W ON FRENCH 164 [1949 EDN]. NE 2648. 30.8.79 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 454804N, 012132W ON FRENCH 6788. 29.7.86 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 454804N, 012132W ON NC 2664. 17.3.88 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. INS DW PA. NC 2663. 15.3.90 SV 'SAINT PIERRE' IN 454803.5N, 012131.5W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14551029). NCA. 22.10.02 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 4548.012N, 0121.621W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7405 [1ST EDN 2001, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3000. SEP 2016/000161697 17.7.16 SHOWN AS DW(PA) IN 4548.012N, 0121.621W [WGD]. (FRENCH NMBLK 26/65_6990/16). AMEND DW(PA).
Last Amended Date Mar 14, 2018

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE OFF LA COUBRE WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM VERDON TO PORT TALBOT. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the SAINT PIERRE wreck located?

The SAINT PIERRE wreck is located at coordinates 45 48.001 N,1 21.605 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAINT PIERRE?

The seabed around the SAINT PIERRE lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the SAINT PIERRE sink?

The SAINT PIERRE sank on Jan 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SAINT PIERRE discovered?

The wreck of the SAINT PIERRE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SAINT PIERRE belong to?

The SAINT PIERRE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the SAINT PIERRE carrying?

The SAINT PIERRE was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the SAINT PIERRE?

The SAINT PIERRE had a tonnage of 277 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAINT PIERRE?

The SAINT PIERRE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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