Artois Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Artois Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 28.507 N,0 4.724 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.475117
  • Longitude: 0.078733
Wreck Depth 0.6 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARTOIS
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Shadow Height 1.5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4472/17 24.7.17 WK IN 492836N, 000439E. (HYDROGRAPHIC DEPT). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1917) IN POSN 227DEGS, 7.25C FROM JETTY SUD LT. - NM 754/17. H3202/21 5.1.25 DW IN 482836N, 000439E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2146. H3202/21 DELETED FROM BA 2613 BY NOTE. SQ. DATE [11.16]. 6.3.50 SHOWN AS DW IN 492836N, 000439E ON FR CHARTS. LC 2990. H2255/52 9.4.52 SHOWN AS DW IN 492836N, 000439E ON FR 4937 [1948 EDN]. NC 2146 & NC 2613. 1.10.74 SHOWN AS DW IN 492838N, 000446E [EUR] ON FR 5529. NC 2146. 20.7.76 SHOWN AS ST IN 492839N, 000445E [EUR] ON FR 6603. NE 2990 & NE 2146. H4903/75 18.11.77 STATED AS PROBABLY THE WK 'ARTOIS' IN 492836N, 000439E. POSN GIVEN AS 492836N, 000448E. (FR WK INFO EXCHANGE). NCA. H1271/79 20.12.84 NO LONGER ST. (BREST NM 84 46 21). AMEND TO DW PA IN 492836N, 000448E. BR STD. 5.2.88 SHOWN AS WK 0.6MTRS IN 492833.5N, 000448E ON FR 6683 [1987 EDN]; POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 2MTRS BY V/S & E/S. HT 1.5MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.18090066). G/S. 23.1.90 SHOWN AS WK 0.6MTRS IN 492833.5N, 000448E ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]. NE 2146. 13.6.07 LIES IN 4928.561N, 0004.804E [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). BR STD. 18.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 4928.507N, 0004.724E.
Last Amended Date May 7, 2018
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FAQ

Where is the ARTOIS wreck located?

The ARTOIS wreck is located at coordinates 49 28.507 N,0 4.724 E.

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

The ARTOIS lies at a depth of about 0.6 meters and is located at coordinates 49 28.507 N,0 4.724 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARTOIS?

The seabed around the ARTOIS lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ARTOIS discovered?

The wreck of the ARTOIS was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ARTOIS belong to?

The ARTOIS belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the ARTOIS?

The ARTOIS is classified as a steam ship.

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