Ar Voaleden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ar voaleden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.145 N,0 56.618 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.935750
  • Longitude: 0.943633
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AR VOALEDEN
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 14.3 m
Width 4.6 m
Tonnage 37
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the fishing vessel AR VOALEDEN is located in the English Channel near the coast of Normandy, France, at coordinates 49 56.145 N, 0 56.618 E. This underwater obstruction, identified as the hull of a sunken vessel, lies at a least depth of 13.8 meters within a general water depth of 18 meters. The site is charted as a dangerous wreck within a foul area and is officially documented on French hydrographic chart 7417. Navigators should be aware of this underwater hazard when operating in these coastal waters.

Surveying Details

HH351/351/02 9.1.92 HH351/351/02 9.1.92 HULL OF FV SUNK IN 495612N, 005642E. LEAST DEPTH 13.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. (CHERBOURG LOCAL AV NO 1453/91). NCA YET. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 15.2.93 15.2.93 PLOTS WITHIN FOUL AREA [SEE WK RECORD 59292]. NCA. 6.4.06 6.4.06 DW SHOWN IN 4956.145N, 0056.618E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7417 [EDN 2 DTD 2006, 1:50,000]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED DURING OPERATION 'MELLICK'.

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FAQ

Where is the AR VOALEDEN wreck located?

The AR VOALEDEN wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.145 N,0 56.618 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AR VOALEDEN?

The seabed around the AR VOALEDEN lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AR VOALEDEN discovered?

The wreck of the AR VOALEDEN was discovered in 1992.

What country did the AR VOALEDEN belong to?

The AR VOALEDEN belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the AR VOALEDEN?

The AR VOALEDEN had a tonnage of 37 tons.

What type of wreck is the AR VOALEDEN?

The AR VOALEDEN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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