St Jacques Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St jacques Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 27.44 N,2 27.713 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.457333
  • Longitude: -2.461883
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST JACQUES
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 34
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1917
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 28.3.88 28.3.88 IDENTIFIED AS 3 FISHING VESSELS, ALL NAMED, IN 462730N, 022738W. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562034). SEE ALSO WK RECORDS [26638] & [60020]. NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. CHARTED BY WK RECORD [26638].
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY A SUBMARINE WHILE FISHING IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (LL WW1).

General Comments

See Also: 26638 & 60020

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FAQ

Where is the ST JACQUES wreck located?

The ST JACQUES wreck is located at coordinates 46 27.44 N,2 27.713 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST JACQUES?

The seabed around the ST JACQUES lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the ST JACQUES sink?

The ST JACQUES sank on Jan 3, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ST JACQUES discovered?

The wreck of the ST JACQUES was discovered in 1987.

What country did the ST JACQUES belong to?

The ST JACQUES belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ST JACQUES?

The ST JACQUES had a tonnage of 34 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST JACQUES?

The ST JACQUES is classified as a fishing vessel.

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