Aiglon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Aiglon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 32.948 N,1 16.617 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.549133
  • Longitude: 1.276950
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AIGLON
Type trawler
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1960
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Aiglon is an underwater shipwreck located in the English Channel off the coast of the United Kingdom at coordinates 50 32.948 N, 1 16.617 E with an estimated least depth of 18 meters in a general depth of 27 meters based on historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office

Surveying Details

H4502/60 10.11.60 DW IN 503300N, 011642E. (LL & PARIS NM 60 36 03). - NM 2549/60. H1271/76 27.10.76 DW SHOWN ON FRENCH CHARTS 5526/5107(1976) IN 503300N, 011642E. 26.9.80 SHOWN IN 503303N, 011645E [EUR] ON FR 6795 [1979 EDN]. AMEND POSN TO 503258N, 011646E [OGB]. NE 2451. H3197/76 3.6.87 ESTIMATED LEAST DEPTH 18MTRS IN 503300N, 011642E, IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. (FR WK NO 21601098). SHOWN AS SUCH ON BLOCK CORRN TO FR 6824. (BREST NM 87 18 15). AMEND TO USC PD 18MTRS. - NM 2075/87. [OGB] POSN: 503254.5N, 011643E.

Circumstances of loss

DEVELOPED LEAK AND SANK. (LLOYDS LIST).

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FAQ

Where is the AIGLON wreck located?

The AIGLON wreck is located at coordinates 50 32.948 N,1 16.617 E.

How deep is the AIGLON and where exactly is it located?

The AIGLON lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 50 32.948 N,1 16.617 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AIGLON?

The seabed around the AIGLON lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the AIGLON sink?

The AIGLON sank on Jun 14, 1960.

When was the wreck of the AIGLON discovered?

The wreck of the AIGLON was discovered in 1960.

What country did the AIGLON belong to?

The AIGLON belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the AIGLON?

The AIGLON is classified as a trawler.

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