Trignac (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Trignac (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.561 N,0 44.398 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.392683
  • Longitude: 0.739967
Wreck Depth 17.24 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 86.3 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 62
Sonar Width 9.4
Shadow Height 7.1
Orientation 82
Tonnage 2375
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1916
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4774/14 25.9.14 SUNK IN 532500N, 004900E, APPROX. MAST SHOWS 20 TO 30FT. (AN 1577/14). INS AS WK PA. - NM 1577/14. 10.4.24 AMEND TO DW. H5067/30 29.7.30 NOT FOUND. POSN CLEARED WITH CHAIN SWEEP SET AT 8FMS (14.6MTRS). (TH). DELETE. - NM 1236/30. HH100/351/02 1.12.89 WK LOCATED IN USING SYLEDIS. STANDS 5 TO 6MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. MARKED ASSOCIATED SCOUR DETECTED ON DCS3 TRACE. LENGTH 50MTRS. ORIENTATED 090/270 DEGS. (HYDROSEARCH ASSOC. LTD, 13.11.89). INS AS WK 10MTRS. - NM 27/90. HH090/593/01 11.1.94 EXAM'D 21.7.93 IN 532333N, 004430.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH OVER MAIN PART 17.3 IN GEN DEPTHS 18.5 TO 24.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.9MTRS, BREADTH 30MTRS. BROKEN IN TWO. LYING 085/265 DEG. THE SMALLER SECTION, LYING 140MTRS E OF MAIN PART HAS LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.0MTRS. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO WK 17MTRS. - NM 640/94. HH100/351/18 4.7.02 DIVED IN 5323.570N, 0044.398E [WGD]. THE HIGH PART IS A LARGE ENGINE AND GEARBOX. THERE IS A STEEL PROP NEARBY AND AN ANCHOR AND CHAIN. NOT MUCH PLATE TO BE SEEN. (G KELLY). NCA. SEP 2016/000091757 8.5.17 EXAM'D 6.12.16 IN 5323.561N, 0044.398E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.24MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 9.4MTRS, HEIGHT 7.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 082/262 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN IN TWO PARTS. (GARDLINE, HI 1492). AMEND DW 17.2MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY CHANTIERS NANTAIS DE CONSTRUCTIONS MARITIMES, NANTES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC ANON DES CHARGEURS DE L'OEUST. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 228HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY SCHNEIDER & CO, CREUSOT. PASSAGE NANTES FOR NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. IN BALLAST. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-6.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 23.561 N,0 44.398 E
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FAQ

Where is the TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.561 N,0 44.398 E.

How deep is the TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.24 meters and is located at coordinates 53 23.561 N,0 44.398 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY)?

The TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2375 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY)?

The TRIGNAC (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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