Ville De Thann Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ville de thann Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 0.036 N,4 53.063 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.000600
  • Longitude: -4.884383
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VILLE DE THANN
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 74.7 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1416
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Surveying Details REPD LOST IN APPROX 500000N, 045300W. (AP REPORT). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H3110/72 27.11.73 NOTHING EXCEPT PROMINENT BANK FOUND IN VICINITY. (HMS HECATE, 1973). AMEND ABEY. NCA. 15.9.99 AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2014/000153151 23.9.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (MMT, HI 1455). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1880 BY R DUNCAN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GROUPMENT INDUSTIEL DE CHARBONS & DE TRANPORTS. COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 153NHP. STRUCK A MINE AND SANK. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the VILLE DE THANN wreck located?

The VILLE DE THANN wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.036 N,4 53.063 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VILLE DE THANN?

The seabed around the VILLE DE THANN lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the VILLE DE THANN sink?

The VILLE DE THANN sank on Nov 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VILLE DE THANN discovered?

The wreck of the VILLE DE THANN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the VILLE DE THANN belong to?

The VILLE DE THANN belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the VILLE DE THANN?

The VILLE DE THANN had a tonnage of 1416 tons.

What type of wreck is the VILLE DE THANN?

The VILLE DE THANN is classified as a steam ship.