Tour D'agon Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Tour d'agon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
45 40.94 N,2 49.18 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 45.682333
- Longitude: -2.819667
|
| Wreck Depth |
110 m
|
| Water Depth |
125 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
TOUR D'AGON |
|
Type
|
schooner
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Tonnage |
125 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 16, 1917
|
| Original Detection Year |
1919 |
| Last Detection Year |
1992 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority charts |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 28, 1993 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck Tour d'Agon is located off the coast of France in the Bay of Biscay at coordinates 45 40.94 N, 2 49.18 W. This underwater obstruction, historically documented on French nautical charts, has been classified in various survey records as a wreck (WK) and a non-dangerous wreck (NDW). Previous maritime survey data, including records from the UK Hydrographic Office, have tracked the site's status, noting positioning updates and navigational classifications over several decades. Navigators and maritime historians tracking wreck coordinates in the region should note that the site has appeared on historical charts such as French chart 7069 and 6990 with varying degrees of positional accuracy. The Tour d'Agon site remains an important reference point for underwater obstructions in these French coastal waters.
Surveying Details
H2474/19 7.7.19 H2474/19 7.7.19 SHOWN AS WK IN 454100N, 024900W ON FRENCH WK CHART 10104. BR STD. H2967/22 18.5.22 H2967/22 18.5.22 AMEND TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 30.4.74 30.4.74 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6572 [1974 EDN]. 22.3.88 22.3.88 SHOWN AS WK PD 100MTRS IN 454100N, 024906W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14552011). AMEND TO WK PA 100MTRS IN 454100N, 024906W. NC 2663. 28.7.93 28.7.93 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 110MTRS ON FRENCH 6990 [1992 EDN][SCALE 1:355000]. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM SUBMARINE.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
45 40.94 N,2 49.18 W
Tour D'agon on Wreck Map
Tour D'agon Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the TOUR D'AGON wreck located?
The TOUR D'AGON wreck is located at coordinates 45 40.94 N,2 49.18 W.
How deep is the TOUR D'AGON and where exactly is it located?
The TOUR D'AGON lies at a depth of about 110 meters and is located at coordinates 45 40.94 N,2 49.18 W.
How deep is the seabed around the TOUR D'AGON?
The seabed around the TOUR D'AGON lies at approximately 125 meters deep.
When did the TOUR D'AGON sink?
The TOUR D'AGON sank on Jun 16, 1917.
When was the wreck of the TOUR D'AGON discovered?
The wreck of the TOUR D'AGON was discovered in 1919.
What country did the TOUR D'AGON belong to?
The TOUR D'AGON belonged to FR.
What was the tonnage of the TOUR D'AGON?
The TOUR D'AGON had a tonnage of 125 tons.
What type of wreck is the TOUR D'AGON?
The TOUR D'AGON is classified as a schooner.