Anchor Wreck 6432

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 40.744 N,8 54.122 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.679067
  • Longitude: 8.902033
Water Depth 20 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
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater obstruction located at coordinates 41 40.744 N, 8 54.122 E in the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of Corsica, France. This maritime hazard has been documented through various historical surveys since 1979, with reports identifying the site as a foul area containing an anchor chain. Initially charted on French hydrographic maps, the obstruction remains a point of interest for navigation safety in these waters. Mariners are advised to exercise caution near this location, as updated positional data confirms the obstruction at 41 40.744 N, 8 54.122 E.

Surveying Details

8.6.79 OBSTN SHOWN IN 414042N, 085412E [NOT EUR] ON FRENCH 5635 [1979 EDN]. BR. STD. 21.10.85 [EUR] POSN: 414048N, 085410.5E. NC 1424. 23.11.87 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 414048.5N, 085410.5E [EUR] ON FRENCH 6851 [1987 EDN]. NE 1424. 6.7.88 6.7.88 ANCHOR CHAIN REPD IN 414042N, 085412E [NOT EUR]. (ANNUALES HYDROGRAPHIQUES, VOL.14 1986 EDN). [WGD] POSN: 4140.744N, 0854.122E.

Circumstances of loss

21.10.74 BARGE UNDER TOW OF ITALIAN TUG 'BRUCOLI' STRANDED AT CAMPOMORO BAY, NEAR PROPRIANO ON 21.10.74. BARGE WHICH WAS BEING TOWED FROM SYRACUSE TO FOS. BROKE TOW IN BAD WEATHER & SANK OFF PROPRIANO. (LLOYDS VOL.218).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 41 40.744 N,8 54.122 E
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