Airoski Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Airoski Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
43 27.936 N,1 38.073 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 43.465600
- Longitude: -1.634550
|
| Wreck Depth |
20 m
|
| Water Depth |
35 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
AIROSKI |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Length |
7 m |
| Tonnage |
47 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 1, 1987
|
| Original Detection Year |
1990 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 10, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The AIROSKI is a French trawler shipwreck located in the Bay of Biscay off the coast of France, resting at the precise coordinates 43 27.936 N, 1 38.073 W. First reported as a dangerous wreck in 1990 at a general depth of 35 meters, it was later updated in official records as a confirmed underwater wreck with a least depth clearance of 20 meters. Positioned with high accuracy, this submerged obstruction is charted on official French hydrographic surveys and serves as a notable underwater hazard for marine navigation in the area.
Surveying Details
HH353/352/01 5.4.90 NDW PD IN 432800N, 013800W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 90 05 28). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. FRENCH TRAWLER 'AIROSKI' IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. POSN ACCURACY 1M. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, JAN '90). NCA. HH353/560/03 5.6.03 NOW WK PA USC 20MTRS. (FRENCH NM 03 21 19). - NM 2970/03. SEP 2009/000085522 11.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PF 20MTRS IN 4327.936N, 0138.073W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7440 [1ST EDN 2007, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE] & ON FRENCH 6786 [2ND EDN 2009, 1:130,000, 2ND SCALE]. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
SANK AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
43 27.936 N,1 38.073 W
Airoski on Wreck Map
Airoski Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the AIROSKI wreck located?
The AIROSKI wreck is located at coordinates 43 27.936 N,1 38.073 W.
How deep is the AIROSKI and where exactly is it located?
The AIROSKI lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 43 27.936 N,1 38.073 W.
How deep is the seabed around the AIROSKI?
The seabed around the AIROSKI lies at approximately 35 meters deep.
When did the AIROSKI sink?
The AIROSKI sank on Jun 1, 1987.
When was the wreck of the AIROSKI discovered?
The wreck of the AIROSKI was discovered in 1990.
What country did the AIROSKI belong to?
The AIROSKI belonged to FR.
What was the tonnage of the AIROSKI?
The AIROSKI had a tonnage of 47 tons.
What type of wreck is the AIROSKI?
The AIROSKI is classified as a trawler.