Camisard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Camisard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 13.909 N,1 42.21 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.231817
  • Longitude: 1.703500
Wreck Depth 34.579 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAMISARD
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 23.5 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 21.3
Sonar Width 9.8
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 126
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1998
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 015.0,,002.3,135.0
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH242/405/03 16.11.98 SANK IN 511348N, 014218E [OGB]. (MRCC DOVER, TLX DTD 13.11.98). HH242/405/03 16.11.98 EXAM'D IN 511353.5N, 014220E [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.5 IN GEN DEPTH 37.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3.5MTRS. SUSPECTED THAT ROPES EXTEND TO THE SURFACE. THOUGHT TO BE ON ITS SIDE. W CARDINAL LT BUOY, VQ(9)10S LAID 200MTRS W OF THE WK IN 511353.5N, 014212.5E [OGB]. RACON CODED 'D'. (TH, FAX DTD 13.11.98). - NM 4658/98. HH242/405/03 1.12.98 WK LIES ON HER SIDE. (TH MEMO DTD 24.11.98). NCA. HH242/405/03 1.12.98 POSN NOW 511353N, 014216E [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR 30.0MTRS, FOUL 32MTRS. (TH TLX DTD 25.11.98). HH242/405/03 1.12.98 BUOY HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. DEPTH OVER WK NOW 30MTRS. (TH NM 33/98). AMEND TO SW 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN & DELETE BUOY. - NM 242/99. SEP 2015/000235800 18.11.10 EXAM'D BY BDC IN 5113.909N, 0142.212E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.7MTRS. LENGTH 25.9MTRS, WIDTH 9.8MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS. NFS. (CEFAS, DS37, GOODWIN SANDS 2014). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH, POSN AMENDED. SEP 2018/000061842 18.7.18 EXAM'D 17.02.18; WK LOCATED IN 5113.909N, 0142.210E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.57MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS, LENGTH 21.3MTRS, WIDTH 9.8MTRS, HEIGHT 6.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 126/306DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 15MTRS, 2.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 135 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND LYING ON ITS SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). AMEND NDW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2018

Circumstances of loss

SANK, CREW OF 7 RESCUED BY MV 'MERCHANT VENTURE'.

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FAQ

Where is the CAMISARD wreck located?

The CAMISARD wreck is located at coordinates 51 13.909 N,1 42.21 E.

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

The CAMISARD lies at a depth of about 34.579 meters and is located at coordinates 51 13.909 N,1 42.21 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAMISARD?

The seabed around the CAMISARD lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the CAMISARD sink?

The CAMISARD sank on Nov 13, 1998.

When was the wreck of the CAMISARD discovered?

The wreck of the CAMISARD was discovered in 1998.

What country did the CAMISARD belong to?

The CAMISARD belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the CAMISARD?

The CAMISARD is classified as a fishing vessel.

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