St Emilion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
St emilion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 40.787 N,0 46.902 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.679783
  • Longitude: 0.781700
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST EMILION
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 68.9 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1112
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H2537/28 17.8.28 H2537/28 17.8.28 SANK IN APPROX 504045N, 004700E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. 14.7.71 14.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. NC 536. 1.2.73 1.2.73 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 28MTRS. NC 536. H4959/73 3.4.75 H4959/73 3.4.75 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 & CLOSE SOUNDING WITH E/S TYPE 772. GENERAL SEA BED DEPTH BY E/S 43MTRS. SEA BED ROUGH. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 536. [SEE ALSO WK [20565] IN 504802N, 004701E]. HH091/159/01 3.7.07 HH091/159/01 3.7.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B AND MAGNETOMETER. (OSAE, HI 1159). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1917 BY AKERS MEK. VOERKSTED AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY WORMS & CIE., THOUGHT TO HAVE SUNK AFTER STRIKING A MINE. (WW1SL & DODS).

General Comments

See Also: 20565

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FAQ

Where is the ST EMILION wreck located?

The ST EMILION wreck is located at coordinates 50 40.787 N,0 46.902 E.

How deep is the ST EMILION and where exactly is it located?

The ST EMILION lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 50 40.787 N,0 46.902 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ST EMILION?

The seabed around the ST EMILION lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the ST EMILION sink?

The ST EMILION sank on Jul 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ST EMILION discovered?

The wreck of the ST EMILION was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ST EMILION belong to?

The ST EMILION belonged to FR.

What cargo was the ST EMILION carrying?

The ST EMILION was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the ST EMILION?

The ST EMILION had a tonnage of 1112 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST EMILION?

The ST EMILION is classified as a steam ship.

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