Abraham Duquesne (Possibly). Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Abraham duquesne (possibly). Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0.048 N,0 29.916 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.000800
  • Longitude: 0.498600
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (POSSIBLY).
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 197
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1955
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H924/55 15.3.55 H924/55 15.3.55 SANK IN APPROX 500000N, 003000E. (LL, 26.1.55). TOO VAGUE TO CHART. H1271/76 21.9.81 H1271/76 21.9.81 DW SHOWN IN 500006N, 003000E [EUR] ON FR 6824 [1981 EDN]. - NM 2387/81. H4722/79 22.8.84 H4722/79 22.8.84 POSN GIVEN AS 500005N, 002959E. (BREST NM 84 28 24). NCA. H1271/86 3.11.86 H1271/86 3.11.86 USC PD 20.0 MTRS SHOWN IN 500012N, 002958E ON FR 6794 [1986 EDN]. NOT IN 1984 OR 1985 FR WK RECORDS. AMEND TO USC PD 20.0MTRS [11.0FMS]. BR STD. 30.12.99 30.12.99 SHOWN IN 5000.100N, 0029.990E [EUR] ON FR INT 1704 [1998 EDN]. NE 2451. [OGB] POSN: 5000.000N, 0030.000E. 1.7.10 1.7.10 SHOWN IN 5000.048N, 0029.916E [WGD] ON BA 2148 [EDN 1 DTD 30.8.07].
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2012

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A MINE & SANK. (LL).

General Comments

TRAWLER

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FAQ

Where is the ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (POSSIBLY). wreck located?

The ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (POSSIBLY). wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.048 N,0 29.916 E.

How deep is the ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (POSSIBLY). and where exactly is it located?

The ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (POSSIBLY). lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 50 0.048 N,0 29.916 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (POSSIBLY).?

The seabed around the ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (POSSIBLY). lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (POSSIBLY). sink?

The ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (POSSIBLY). sank on Jan 25, 1955.

When was the wreck of the ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (POSSIBLY). discovered?

The wreck of the ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (POSSIBLY). was discovered in 1955.

What country did the ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (POSSIBLY). belong to?

The ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (POSSIBLY). belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (POSSIBLY).?

The ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (POSSIBLY). had a tonnage of 197 tons.

What type of wreck is the ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (POSSIBLY).?

The ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (POSSIBLY). is classified as a fishing vessel.

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