Domino Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Domino Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 45.194 N,4 0.589 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.753233
  • Longitude: -4.009817
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOMINO
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

Shipwreck DOMINO located at coordinates 47 45.194 N, 4 00.589 W near the coast of Brittany, France, southeast of Ile aux Moutons and northwest of Rochers Leuriou. The vessel ran aground on November 4, 1977, and later sank, leaving only the bridge visible above the water. Currently resting on the rocks at a depth of approximately 10 meters, the DOMINO wreck is an unrecoverable, partially disintegrated underwater obstruction.

Surveying Details

4.11.77 RAN AGROUND 300MTRS NW OF BN MARKING ROCHERS LEURIOU, SE OF ILE AUX MOUTONS. VESSEL LATER SANK WITH JUST BRIDGE SHOWING ABOVE WATER. (LL, 3.11.77). 15.12.77 'DOMINO' UNRECOVERABLE, TO BE LEFT ON ROCKS. (LL, 15.12.77). 8.10.79 SHOWN AS ST IN 474516N, 040043 ON FRENCH 6647. NE 2352. 5.7.83 COASTER 'DOMINO' STRANDED IN 474515N, 040030W APPROX. GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). NC 2352. 9.2.89 SHOWN AS ST PD ON FRENCH 7146 [1988 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574116). INS AS ST PA. BR STD. 26.10.00 SHOWN AS ST PD IN 4745.250N, 0400.500W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7146 [1993 EDN]. NC 2820. 29.10.09 SHOWN AS ST PD IN 4745.194N, 0400.589W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6647 [2ND EDN 2009, 1:20,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

3.11.77 RAN AGROUND NEAR ILES DE GLENAN WHILE ON PASSAGE BOSTON FOR QUIMPER. (LL, 3.11.77).

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FAQ

Where is the DOMINO wreck located?

The DOMINO wreck is located at coordinates 47 45.194 N,4 0.589 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DOMINO?

The seabed around the DOMINO lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the DOMINO sink?

The DOMINO sank on Nov 1, 1977.

When was the wreck of the DOMINO discovered?

The wreck of the DOMINO was discovered in 1977.

What country did the DOMINO belong to?

The DOMINO belonged to PA.

What cargo was the DOMINO carrying?

The DOMINO was carrying grain.

What type of wreck is the DOMINO?

The DOMINO is classified as a motor vessel.

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