Capo Lena Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Capo lena Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
47 14.287 N,2 15.83 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 47.238117
- Longitude: -2.263833
|
| Wreck Depth |
7.7 m
|
| Water Depth |
9 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CAPO LENA |
|
Type
|
minelayer
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Length |
120.1 m |
| Tonnage |
4820 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 18, 1944
|
| Bottom Texture |
Rock |
| Original Detection Year |
1957 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 2, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The Capo Lena is a historic shipwreck located off the Atlantic coast of France at coordinates 47 14.287 N, 2 15.83 W with a position accuracy of 20 meters. This underwater obstruction is the remains of a German minelayer that was scuttled in the area. The wreck lies in a general depth of 9 meters with a least depth over the site measuring between 7.7 and 8 meters. Originally oriented in a northwest to southeast direction with the bow facing southeast, the site has been documented across various French and British hydrographic surveys since the 1950s.
Surveying Details
H4777/56 4.4.57 DWP 8MTRS, LYING NW/SE, BOWS SE IN 471418N, 021551W. (PARIS NM 57 05 03). - NM 580/57. H6067/56 16.2.66 SHOWN AS WK 8MTRS IN 471420.8N, 021545W ON FRENCH 4882 & FRENCH 4902. NC 3216. 1.3.89 GERMAN MINELAYER 'CAPO LENA' SCUTTLED IN 471420.8N, 021545W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS BY V/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572069). 20.2.96 SHOWN AS WK 7.7MTRS ON FRENCH 6797 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. 21.7.06 WGD POSN: 4714.287N, 0215.830W. BA 2989 [INT 1841] [3RD EDN, DEC'05].
Circumstances of loss
SCUTTLED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572047).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
47 14.287 N,2 15.83 W
Capo Lena on Wreck Map
Capo Lena Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the CAPO LENA wreck located?
The CAPO LENA wreck is located at coordinates 47 14.287 N,2 15.83 W.
How deep is the CAPO LENA and where exactly is it located?
The CAPO LENA lies at a depth of about 7.7 meters and is located at coordinates 47 14.287 N,2 15.83 W.
How deep is the seabed around the CAPO LENA?
The seabed around the CAPO LENA lies at approximately 9 meters deep.
When did the CAPO LENA sink?
The CAPO LENA sank on Aug 18, 1944.
When was the wreck of the CAPO LENA discovered?
The wreck of the CAPO LENA was discovered in 1957.
What country did the CAPO LENA belong to?
The CAPO LENA belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the CAPO LENA?
The CAPO LENA had a tonnage of 4820 tons.
What type of wreck is the CAPO LENA?
The CAPO LENA is classified as a minelayer.