Drome Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Drome Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 13.967 N,5 18.907 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.232783
  • Longitude: 5.315117
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name DROME
Type ancient merchant vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Drome shipwreck is an underwater obstruction located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Marseille, France, near the Planier Island Lighthouse. The historic packet boat wreck lies at a depth of 50.3 meters in a general depth of 52 meters, having been officially located and surveyed using echosounder and sidescan sonar. Accurate geographic coordinates for the Drome wreck are 43 13.967 N, 5 18.907 E.

Surveying Details

H3086/30 15.5.30 NDW IN 431354N, 051810E OR 58DEGS, 3.74M FROM PLANIER I. LT. (PARIS NM 840/30). - NM 813/30.H4693/71 14.7.78 WK 51MTRS IN 431400N, 051853E. (BREST NM 78/22/24). AMENDED TO WK 28FMS. BR STD. 10.4.81 SHOWN AS WK 50MTRS IN 431402.5N, 051858.3E [EUR] ON FRENCH 6739 [1980 EDN]. SHOWN AS WK 27FMS. NE 3414. 28.7.82 SHOWN IN CONJUNCTION WITH WKS CLOSE NW & SE ON NE 2607. 12.8.85 PACKET BOAT 'DROME' LOCATED BY E/S & SIDESCAN SONAR IN 431402.5N, 051858.3E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 50.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984/85). CHART AS WK 50MTRS. NC 150. [WGD] POSN: 4313.976N, 0518.907E.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 13.967 N,5 18.907 E
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FAQ

Where is the DROME wreck located?

The DROME wreck is located at coordinates 43 13.967 N,5 18.907 E.

How deep is the DROME and where exactly is it located?

The DROME lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 43 13.967 N,5 18.907 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DROME?

The seabed around the DROME lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DROME discovered?

The wreck of the DROME was discovered in 1930.

What type of wreck is the DROME?

The DROME is classified as a ancient merchant vessel.

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