St Charles Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
St charles Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 25.94 N,4 55.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.432333
  • Longitude: -4.918167
Water Depth 86 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST CHARLES
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Tonnage 521
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details 19.2.75 19.2.75 SUNK IN 492600N, 045500W. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.17). 30.6.99 30.6.99 LISTED AS NDW PA. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD. HH091/059/01 11.11.05 HH091/059/01 11.11.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF USHANT WHILST EN ROUTE FROM THE NEWFOUNDLAND FISHING BANK TO FECAMP. (LL WW1, WW1SL & NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.17).

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FAQ

Where is the ST CHARLES wreck located?

The ST CHARLES wreck is located at coordinates 49 25.94 N,4 55.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST CHARLES?

The seabed around the ST CHARLES lies at approximately 86 meters deep.

When did the ST CHARLES sink?

The ST CHARLES sank on Oct 26, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ST CHARLES discovered?

The wreck of the ST CHARLES was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ST CHARLES belong to?

The ST CHARLES belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ST CHARLES?

The ST CHARLES had a tonnage of 521 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST CHARLES?

The ST CHARLES is classified as a steam ship.