Chaland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Chaland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 37.94 N,2 2.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.632333
  • Longitude: -2.034667
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHALAND
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Chaland is an underwater obstruction located at coordinates 48 37.94 N, 2 2.08 W off the coast of France near Les Bas and Sablons. Originally recorded in March 1937, the site was initially marked by a buoy before being deleted from active records in September 1937. Historical hydrographic surveys note that the wreck was later removed from official records and amended to dead by 1977.

Surveying Details

H1666/37 6.3.37 WK 296DEGS, 5.1C FROM LES BAS, SABLONS LT. (PARIS NM 8/456). NCA. H1666/37 16.3.37 ST IN 483800N, 020200W APPROX MARKED BY BUOY. (PARIS NM 9/526). - NM 471/37. H5327/37 2.9.37 NAME GIVEN. (PARIS NM 30/1871). H1666/37 7.9.37 DELETE WK & BUOY. (PARIS NM 33 2044 2117). - NM 1557/37. 21.9.77 NOT LISTED IN FRR WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76. AMENDED TO DEAD.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 37.94 N,2 2.08 W
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FAQ

Where is the CHALAND wreck located?

The CHALAND wreck is located at coordinates 48 37.94 N,2 2.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHALAND?

The seabed around the CHALAND lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the CHALAND discovered?

The wreck of the CHALAND was discovered in 1937.