Enfant De Bretagne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Enfant de bretagne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 52.036 N,6 24.054 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.867267
  • Longitude: -6.400900
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENFANT DE BRETAGNE
Type trawler
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.2.77 16.2.77 LOCATED BY ST MARY'S LIFEBOAT IN 495200N, 062400W BETWEEN ROSEVEAN AND PEDNATHISE. (LL, 13.2.77). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2000

Circumstances of loss

13.2.77 ASHORE ON ROCKS AT BISHOP ROCK. VESSEL SIGHTED IN POSN 110DEGS FROM BISHOP ROCK LIGHTHOUSE IN AREA OF GORREGAN NECK. LOCATED BY ST MARY'S LIFEBOAT IN 495200N, 062400W BETWEEN ROSEVEAN AND PEDNATHISE.TRAWLER SANK AND SURVIVORS ON ROCKS IN POSN 105DEGS(T), 1.8M BISHOP ROCK LIGHTHOUSE. VESSEL CONFIRMED SUNK IN POSN 105DEGS(T), 1.8M FROM BISHOP ROCK LIGHTHOUSE. TWO BODIES LOCATED, THREE MISSING. (LL, 13.2.77) 14.2.77 REPORT OF RESCUE ATTEMPT IN THE TIMES 14.2.77.

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FAQ

Where is the ENFANT DE BRETAGNE wreck located?

The ENFANT DE BRETAGNE wreck is located at coordinates 49 52.036 N,6 24.054 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ENFANT DE BRETAGNE?

The seabed around the ENFANT DE BRETAGNE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the ENFANT DE BRETAGNE sink?

The ENFANT DE BRETAGNE sank on Feb 13, 1977.

When was the wreck of the ENFANT DE BRETAGNE discovered?

The wreck of the ENFANT DE BRETAGNE was discovered in 1977.

What country did the ENFANT DE BRETAGNE belong to?

The ENFANT DE BRETAGNE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the ENFANT DE BRETAGNE?

The ENFANT DE BRETAGNE is classified as a trawler.

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