Colbert (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Colbert (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 4.04 N,1 45.59 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.067333
  • Longitude: 1.759833
Wreck Depth 22.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COLBERT (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Orientation 80
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1955
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H7275/55 2.10.59 SANK IN TWO PARTS IN 505730N, 013027E. (LL, 26.11.55). 22.4.69 WK IN 510100N, 013430E USING DECCA. (MANIERES, P.89). H4667/70 30.12.70 WK IN 510407N, 014536E [EUR] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.5MTRS [77FT] IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS [95FT]. SCOUR DEPTH 30.2MTRS [99FT]. UNDULATING SEABED. FOUND BY SONAR SWEEPING, GOOD ALL ROUND SONAR CONTACT. NO TIME TO SWEEP. (HMS BULLDOG, H525 NO 8/70 15.9.70). [ORIGINALLY REPORTED IN HMS BEAGLE'S SIG DTD 28.9.70. NAVEAMS 9661 & 9662 ISSUED]. CHART AS WK 12FMS 5FT. R/S. 7.9.73 NOW CHARTED AS WK 23.5MTRS IN 510402N, 014537E [OGB]. NC 1892. H4453/72 15.4.75 AMENDED TO WK 22.1MTRS [12FMS] IN 510358.5N, 014541.2E [OGB]. [EUR] POSN: 510403.5N, 014540.2E. - NM 807/75. H2744/75 12.6.75 LOCATED IN 510403.5N, 014540.2E [EUR] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. [OGB] POSN: 510358.5N, 014541.2E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.1 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. (HMS FOX, HI 40/75(D)) H4984/74 31.7.75 WK 21MTRS IN 510405N, 014540E. (BREST NM 75 23 10). NCA. 1.11.76 OBSTN SHOWN IN 510419N, 014523E [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 151-2 [JULY 1968 EDN]. POSN BY DECCA. NCA. H1271/80 9.12.80 AMEND TO WK 21MTRS ON NES 323, 1892, 2451, & 1610. H3159/86 23.9.86 SHOWN AS WK 22.8MTRS IN 510406N, 014536E [EUR] ON FR SURVEY [K9845/8], 1985. NCA. 28.6.88 SHOWN AS WK 22.5MTRS ON FR 6651 [1988 EDN]. 29.6.88 'HERMES' [POSSIBLY] IN 510405.5N, 014539.8E [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS, FIXED BY TRIDENT III. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.8 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. INVESTIGATED BY SONAR, MAGNETOMETER & E/S. LARGE WK SPLIT IN TWO PARTS, LYING 080/260DEGS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.21611015). CHART AS WK 22.5MTRS IN 510402N, 014538E [OGB]. NC 323. HH100/351/02 6.4.90 THIS IS WK OF LARGE TRAWLER, LYING IN TWO PARTS, & NOT THE 'HERMES'. LOCAL DIVERS STATE IT IS WK OF FRENCH FV 'COLBART', OR 'COLBERT', WHICH SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION IN FOG WITH A CROSS-CHANNEL FERRY IN 1953, OR 1963. (J COULON, 14.3.90). [SEE ALSO WK [21129] IN 505720N, 013033E REGARDING 'COLBERT']. HH100/351/02 11.6.90 IDENTIFIED AS WK OF LARGE TRAWLER. LYING UPRIGHT IN 28MTRS. (CDT EGGERMONT, 17.5.90). SEP 2008/000008644 6.3.08 WK 22MTRS SHOWN IN 5104.04N, 0145.59E [WGD] ON FRENCH 6651 [7TH EDN 07]. AMEND WK 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2020

Circumstances of loss

26.11.55 SANK RAPIDLY FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH FRENCH TRAWLER 'FISHERBANK'. (LL, 26.11.55).

General Comments

UK NM 3912/20

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FAQ

Where is the COLBERT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The COLBERT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.04 N,1 45.59 E.

How deep is the COLBERT (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The COLBERT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 4.04 N,1 45.59 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COLBERT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the COLBERT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the COLBERT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The COLBERT (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 26, 1955.

When was the wreck of the COLBERT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the COLBERT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1955.

What country did the COLBERT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The COLBERT (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the COLBERT (POSSIBLY)?

The COLBERT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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