Anchor Wreck 13853

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 40.94 N,1 38.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.682333
  • Longitude: -1.634667
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type Anchor
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1976
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.11.76 ANCHOR & 7 LENGTHS OF CHAIN LOST IN 494100N, 013800W APPROX. (LL, 11.11.76). NCA YET. SEP 2016/000217491 4.11.16 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7086. (EDN 9, DTD 2016). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2016

Circumstances of loss

11.11.76 LEBANESE MV 'EURABIA MOON' REPORTED TO HAVE LOST PORT ANCHOR AND SEVEN LENGTHS OF CHAIN IN VICINITY OF CHERBOURG 23-24 OCT 1976. (LL, 11.11.76)

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