Ville De Namur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ville de namur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 25 N,4 35 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.416667
  • Longitude: -4.583333
Wreck Depth 125 m
Water Depth 250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VILLE DE NAMUR
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 133.2 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 7463
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Ville de Namur lies off the coast of the Bay of Biscay at coordinates 46 25 N, 04 35 W. This underwater obstruction is identified as a sunken World War II vessel. Official hydrographic survey data indicates the wreck is situated in approximately 125 meters of water. The site is cataloged for maritime navigation records, with the wreckage position confirmed in the vicinity of the French coastline. Mariners and researchers should note the obstruction is charted for safety, appearing on official nautical surveys as a submerged wreck.

Surveying Details

H01001/40 H01001/40 SUNK IN 462500N, 073500W APPROX. (WW2 SL). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 24.9.09 SEP 2009/000117388 24.9.09 SHOWN AS WK USCPA 125MTRS IN 4625.0N, 0435.0W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6990 [EDN 3 DTD 2009, 1:350,000]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY THE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SHIPBUILDING CORPORATION. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIETE MARITIME ANVERSOISE. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR BORDEAUX. TORPEDOED. 25 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the VILLE DE NAMUR wreck located?

The VILLE DE NAMUR wreck is located at coordinates 46 25 N,4 35 W.

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

The VILLE DE NAMUR lies at a depth of about 125 meters and is located at coordinates 46 25 N,4 35 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VILLE DE NAMUR?

The seabed around the VILLE DE NAMUR lies at approximately 250 meters deep.

When did the VILLE DE NAMUR sink?

The VILLE DE NAMUR sank on Jun 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the VILLE DE NAMUR discovered?

The wreck of the VILLE DE NAMUR was discovered in 1940.

What country did the VILLE DE NAMUR belong to?

The VILLE DE NAMUR belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the VILLE DE NAMUR?

The VILLE DE NAMUR had a tonnage of 7463 tons.

What type of wreck is the VILLE DE NAMUR?

The VILLE DE NAMUR is classified as a steam ship.

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