Duchesse De Guiche Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Duchesse de guiche Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 28.232 N,0 2.44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.470533
  • Longitude: 0.040667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUCHESSE DE GUICHE
Type steam ship
Shadow Height 1
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 7, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

UK Hydrographic Office wreck details for the Duchesse de Guiche located at coordinates 49 28.232 N, 0 2.44 E. The site is recorded as a non-dangerous underwater wreck with a depth of water over it measuring approximately 19.7 feet or 6 meters. Historical hydrographic surveys note that surrounding navigational buoys have been removed and the wreck sits above the seabed in the general area.

Surveying Details

H5713/14 8.12.14 DW IN 492812N, 000224E MARKED BY G CON BUOY NE & G LT BUOY, FR, CLOSE SW. (ROCHEFORT NM 207/14). CHART AS DW (1914) IN 492816N, 000225E MARKED BY G CON BUOY NE & G LT BUOY, FR, CLOSE SW. - NM 1810/14. H1766/18 27.3.18 AMEND BUOY TO G LT BUOY, FR, 60YDS S OF WK. (PARIS NM 367/18). - NM 477/18. H980/19 29.1.19 WK IN 492812N, 000224E APPROX. (FR NM 1/19). NCA. H2474/19 11.6.19 G BUOYS REMOVED FROM FR CHARTS. CHART AS WK 3.25FMS IN 492812N, 000224E & DELETE BUOYS. - NM 1784/19. H6358/19 18.8.19 WK WITH 19.7FT OF WATER OVER IT IN 492812N, 000224E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H3202/21 26.5.21 POSN AMENDED TO 492815N, 000225E. (FR HYDRO). SQ. DATE. H4325/22 12.7.22 NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (FR NM 26 851 22). NCA. 16.1.57 SHOWN AS WK 6MTRS [3FMS 1FT] MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, WITH 2 CONE TOPMARK POINTS TOGETHER, 500FT SSE, ON FR CHART. LC 2990. H3101/58 26.8.58 DELETE BUOY. (FR NM 58 16 11). - NM 1409/58. 11.2.74 CHART AS WK 5.8MTRS. NC 2146. 1.10.74 SHOWN AS WK 6MTRS IN 492815N, 000227E [EUR] ON FR 5529. NC 2146. H4903/75 11.11.77 WK IN 492815N, 000224E. (FR EXCHANGE INFO DTD 18.10.76). NCA YET. 6.4.78 POSN AMENDED TO 492815N,000224E ON NE 2990 & NE 2146. 15.6.82 SHOWN AS WK 3FMS 1FT IN 492815N, 000224E ON NE 2613. H1271/82 2.2.88 SHOWN AS WK 6MTRS IN 492817.7N, 000231E ON FR 6683 [1987 EDN]; POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. HT 1MTR ABOVE SEABED IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS BY MAGNETOMETER & E/S. (FR WK RECORDS NO.18090070). BR STD. 25.1.90 SHOWN AS WK 6MTRS IN 492817.5N, 000231E ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]. NCA. 13.6.07 LIES IN 4928.287N, 0002.520E [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). BR STD. 18.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 4928.232N, 0002.440E.

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FAQ

Where is the DUCHESSE DE GUICHE wreck located?

The DUCHESSE DE GUICHE wreck is located at coordinates 49 28.232 N,0 2.44 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DUCHESSE DE GUICHE?

The seabed around the DUCHESSE DE GUICHE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DUCHESSE DE GUICHE discovered?

The wreck of the DUCHESSE DE GUICHE was discovered in 1914.

What type of wreck is the DUCHESSE DE GUICHE?

The DUCHESSE DE GUICHE is classified as a steam ship.

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