BRETAGNE

Schooner Rigged Steamship [29M] – Captain T. Ellis. Cargo COAL, 1888 tons. In collision with French Steamer RENEE MARTHE (Clarke: Bow GPS; 50 29.479N; 03 22.691W, Stern GPS; 50 29.503N; 03 22.688W) Stern Gun still in place. Popular Dive Site. LARN South Devon 1918.

Refs. Lloyd’s Register: WW1 No. 1203(B); Dive South Cornwall: p51; Devon Shipwrecks: 1974 p156 & 249.


Day of Loss: 10

Month of Loss: 8

Year of Loss: 1918


Longitude: 50 29.479

Latitude: 03 22.691


Approximate Depth: 29