Dany Gerard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dany gerard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 36.942 N,4 0.104 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.615700
  • Longitude: -4.001733
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DANY GERARD
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 5, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.4.73 SANK IN 473230N, 040300W. (LLOYDS VOL.212). NCA. 28.3.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 473702N, 040000W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6791. INS AS NDW PA IN 473652N, 040009W. NE 2352. 12.7.83 CHART AS NDW PA IN 473702N, 040000W [EUR]. NC 2352. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 65MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 13.6.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 65MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 14.6.88 WK USC 65MTRS IN 473700N, 040001W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574106). HH353/351/01 17.2.89 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 65MTRS ON FRENCH 7146 [1988 EDN]. INS AS WK USC PA 65MTRS. BR STD. 26.10.00 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 65MTRS IN 4737.033N, 0400.000W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7146 [1993 EDN]. NC 2820. 29.10.09 SHOWN IN 4736.942N, 0400.104W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7146 [3RD EDN 2009, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2820.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SUNK S OF ILES DE GLENAN FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH RUSSIAN SS 'YUSHNYY BUG'. (LLOYDS VOL.212).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the DANY GERARD wreck located?

The DANY GERARD wreck is located at coordinates 47 36.942 N,4 0.104 W.

How deep is the DANY GERARD and where exactly is it located?

The DANY GERARD lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 47 36.942 N,4 0.104 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DANY GERARD?

The seabed around the DANY GERARD lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the DANY GERARD sink?

The DANY GERARD sank on Apr 5, 1973.

When was the wreck of the DANY GERARD discovered?

The wreck of the DANY GERARD was discovered in 1973.

What country did the DANY GERARD belong to?

The DANY GERARD belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the DANY GERARD?

The DANY GERARD is classified as a fishing vessel.

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