Deco Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Deco Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 28.94 N,1 50.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.482333
  • Longitude: -1.834667
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DECO
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 61 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 498
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 1985
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2909/85 30.7.85 RAN AGROUND ABOUT 2M OFF LES SABLES D'OLONNE. (LL, 15.7.85). NCA, POSN 462900N, 015000W [EUR] FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2008

Circumstances of loss

12.7.85 RAN AGROUND ON 12.7.85 WHILE ON PASSAGE LES SABLES D'OLONNE TO WARREN POINT. TOOK ON SEVERE LIST AND WAS ABANDONED BY CREW. SANK NEXT DAY. (LL, 15 & 16.7.85).

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FAQ

Where is the DECO wreck located?

The DECO wreck is located at coordinates 46 28.94 N,1 50.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DECO?

The seabed around the DECO lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the DECO sink?

The DECO sank on Jul 13, 1985.

When was the wreck of the DECO discovered?

The wreck of the DECO was discovered in 1985.

What country did the DECO belong to?

The DECO belonged to CY.

What cargo was the DECO carrying?

The DECO was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the DECO?

The DECO had a tonnage of 498 tons.

What type of wreck is the DECO?

The DECO is classified as a motor vessel.

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