Claude Michel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Claude michel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 56.448 N,0 56.82 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.940800
  • Longitude: 0.947000
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAUDE MICHEL
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 16.8 m
Width 5.2 m
Tonnage 33
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH351/351/01 1.8.91 FV SUNK IN 495630N, 005654E [EUR]. (CHERBOURG LOCAL AV 1277/91). NCA YET. 15.2.93 PLOTS WITHIN FOUL AREA [SEE WRECK RECORD 59292]. NCA. 12.3.98 DW IN 495630N, 005654E [EUR]. POSITION ACCURATE TO BETWEEN 100-500MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998). INS AS DW PA. BR STD. 6.4.06 DWPA SHOWN IN 4956.448N, 0056.830E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7417 [EDN 2 DTD 2006, 1:50,000]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2012

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED DURING OPERATION 'MELLICK'.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 56.448 N,0 56.82 E
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FAQ

Where is the CLAUDE MICHEL wreck located?

The CLAUDE MICHEL wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.448 N,0 56.82 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAUDE MICHEL?

The seabed around the CLAUDE MICHEL lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the CLAUDE MICHEL sink?

The CLAUDE MICHEL sank on Jul 31, 1991.

When was the wreck of the CLAUDE MICHEL discovered?

The wreck of the CLAUDE MICHEL was discovered in 1991.

What country did the CLAUDE MICHEL belong to?

The CLAUDE MICHEL belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the CLAUDE MICHEL?

The CLAUDE MICHEL had a tonnage of 33 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAUDE MICHEL?

The CLAUDE MICHEL is classified as a fishing vessel.