Vendee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vendee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 43.74 N,1 19.764 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.729000
  • Longitude: -1.329400
Wreck Depth 9.4 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VENDEE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1295
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H4723/17 18.8.17 WK IN 454345N, 011950W MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, F, CLOSE NW. (PARIS NM 1033/17). INS AS DW PA WITH BUOY. - NM 826/17. H1302/19 4.1.19 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 454345N, 012018W MARKED BY BUOY. (PARIS NM). - NM 658/19. H3698/19 9.5.19 BUOY DISAPPEARED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4126/19 27.5.19 LT BUOY REPLACED, 315DEGS, 250MTRS FROM WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H7274/23 23.10.23 WK & BUOY TO BE EXPUNGED. (PARIS NM 127 2028 23). - NM 1716/23. H3351/25 25.11.25 SHOWN AS WK 9.2MTRS [5FMS 0FT] (1917) ON FRENCH 5490. NE 2910. H3272/53 18.1.54 SHOWN AS WK 9.2MTRS ON FRENCH 164. NC 2664. H3272/53 19.7.65 SHOWN AS WK 9.4MTRS [5FMS 1FT] ON FRENCH 6336. NC 2910. 18.9.83 SHOWN IN 454349N, 011939W ON FRENCH 6336 [1983 EDN]. NC 2910. 19.9.83 SS 'VENDEE' IN 454348N, 011940W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 9.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983, NO.14551037). 15.3.90 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14551037). 19.6.03 SHOWN AS WK PA 9.4MTRS IN 4543.746N, 0119.762W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7426 [INT 1845] [1ST EDN 2002]. NC 3057.
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2025

Circumstances of loss

MINED IN THE MOUTH OF THE GIRONDE R. (WW1 SL). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BORDEAUX TO LIVERPOOL. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the VENDEE wreck located?

The VENDEE wreck is located at coordinates 45 43.74 N,1 19.764 W.

How deep is the VENDEE and where exactly is it located?

The VENDEE lies at a depth of about 9.4 meters and is located at coordinates 45 43.74 N,1 19.764 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VENDEE?

The seabed around the VENDEE lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the VENDEE sink?

The VENDEE sank on Jul 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VENDEE discovered?

The wreck of the VENDEE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the VENDEE belong to?

The VENDEE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VENDEE carrying?

The VENDEE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the VENDEE?

The VENDEE had a tonnage of 1295 tons.

What type of wreck is the VENDEE?

The VENDEE is classified as a steam ship.

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