Ville De Bordeaux Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ville de bordeaux Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.716 N,0 33.727 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.695267
  • Longitude: 0.562117
Wreck Depth 29.24 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VILLE DE BORDEAUX
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 82.3 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 85
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 165
Tonnage 1393
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1911
Bottom Texture 1,4,7,17
Scour Dimensions 230.0,,006.0,045.0
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H658/64 21.1.64 STRONG SONAR CONTACT IN 504154N, 003348E. CLASSIFIED AS POSSIBLE WK. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19 IN GEN DEPTH 20FMS. ORIENTATED 250/070DEGS. CONTACT HELD OUT TO MAX. RANGE 2,100FT. (HMS LYNX, 25.7.63). H4959/73 5.5.75 EXAM'D 24.10.74 IN 504142N, 003348E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.2 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. LENGTH 230-250FT. FAINT E/S RETURNS. (HMS BEAGLE, 1.1.75). INS AS WK 14FMS 5FT. BR STD. 12.9.73 SANK 10M ESE OF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. (TELECOM 12.9.73, WKS/LLOYDS INTELLIGENCE). H4121/76 28.7.76 WK SWEPT CLEAR AT 22.7MTRS. (SOISS, SIGNAL DTD 14.6.76). H4121/76 4.8.76 EXAM'D IN LISTED POSN. SWEPT CLEAR AT 22.7, FOUL AT 23.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.2MTRS. DIVERS REPORT WK TO BE A 2-3000 TONS FREIGHTER WITH STERN BLOWN OFF. UPRIGHT WITH TOP OF MAST ABOUT 14MTRS ABOVE SEABED. PROBABLY A WW1 SINKING. (HMS ECHO, HI 41/76). AMEND TO SW 22.5MTRS. - NM 1547/76. 27.6.77 AMEND TO SW 22.5MTRS. NC 2451. HH100/351/08 29.1.94 TWO WRECKS LOCATED AT 504144N, 003345.4E WITH A SCOUR BETWEEN THEM. ONE WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE 'VILLE DE DUNKIRK' - BELL RECOVERED. THE OTHER IS THOUGHT PROBABLY TO BE THE 'IRISBROOK' [SEE WK 20428]. (S HOWLAND/E CHALLANS, 22.1.94). INS LEGEND 'WKS'. 9.6.09 THIS IS THE VILLE DE BORDEAUX, THE BOW STILL BEING IN THE STERN OF IRISBROOK. UNABLE TO LOCATE ANY RECORD OF 'VILLE DE DUNKERQUE' FOR THAT ERA. CONSIDER THAT THE BELL MAY HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THE EXTRA PART OF THE NAME TO BE ENGRAVED, OR THAT THE NAME WAS ERODED. (D RONNAN, EMAIL DTD 9.6.09). NCA. SEP 2015/000083464 10.2.16 EXAM'D 7.6.15; IN 5041.716N, 0033.727E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.24MTRS, GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 4MTRS, ORIENTATION 165/345. SCOUR 230MTRS TOWARDS 045, SCOUR DEPTH 6MTRS. WK INTACT, UPRIGHT, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND NDW 29MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-ANTILLES. BUILT IN 1881 BY NAPIER SHANKS & BELL, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE DE BATEAUX A VAPEUR NORD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 151 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BREST FOR DUNKIRK. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS IRISBROOK OF GLASGOW, WHICH WAS ALSO LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

See Also: 20428

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FAQ

Where is the VILLE DE BORDEAUX wreck located?

The VILLE DE BORDEAUX wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.716 N,0 33.727 E.

How deep is the VILLE DE BORDEAUX and where exactly is it located?

The VILLE DE BORDEAUX lies at a depth of about 29.24 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.716 N,0 33.727 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VILLE DE BORDEAUX?

The seabed around the VILLE DE BORDEAUX lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the VILLE DE BORDEAUX sink?

The VILLE DE BORDEAUX sank on Mar 25, 1911.

When was the wreck of the VILLE DE BORDEAUX discovered?

The wreck of the VILLE DE BORDEAUX was discovered in 1964.

What country did the VILLE DE BORDEAUX belong to?

The VILLE DE BORDEAUX belonged to FR.

What cargo was the VILLE DE BORDEAUX carrying?

The VILLE DE BORDEAUX was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the VILLE DE BORDEAUX?

The VILLE DE BORDEAUX had a tonnage of 1393 tons.

What type of wreck is the VILLE DE BORDEAUX?

The VILLE DE BORDEAUX is classified as a steam ship.

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