Etylene (Fwd Part) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Etylene (fwd part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
43 23.388 N,4 52.332 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 43.389800
- Longitude: 4.872200
|
| Wreck Depth |
-1 m
|
| Water Depth |
5 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Low Water |
| Name |
ETYLENE (FWD PART) |
|
Type
|
tanker
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1953 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 20, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The Etylene shipwreck forward section is located in the Gulf of Lion, France, at coordinates 43 23.388 N, 4 52.332 E. This underwater obstruction consists of the stranded fore-section of the tanker Etylene. Surveying records indicate the wreck is a structural obstruction that dries to a height of 1 meter above the surrounding seabed. The site is situated in a general depth of 5 meters. This navigation hazard remains documented for maritime safety and continues to be identified on nautical charts based on the latest French hydrographic surveys. Mariners should note the wreck position at 43 23.388 N, 4 52.332 E as a confirmed maritime obstruction in the coastal waters near the French coastline.
Surveying Details
H1306/53 26.3.53 ST SHOWN IN 432323N, 045224E. (PARIS NM 53/05/04). CHART AS ST. - NM 681/53. H1306/53 5.3.71 SHOWN IN 432325N, 045221E ON FRENCH 5034. NC 3498.H1272/82 8.4.82 ST SHOWN IN 432324N, 045219.5E ON FRENCH 6096 [1981 EDN]. AMENDED POSN TO 432324N, 045219E ON BA 3498 & BA 3414. BR STD. 25.7.83 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 1MTR ON NE 3498. 26.6.84 ST SHOWN IN 432327N, 045223.9E ON FRENCH 6684 [1981 EDN]. NC 3498. 27.6.84 WK OF TANKER 'ETYLENE' FORE-SECTION STRANDED IN 432327N, 045223.9E [EUD] IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. WK IS ALWAYS UNCOVERED TO HEIGHT OF 1MTR. (FRENCH WK RECORDS APR'84). 3.9.84 SHOWN IN 432327.6N, 045225E ON FRENCH 6684 [1984 EDN]. CHART IN 432327.6N, 045225E. NC 3498. 4.10.06 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 1MTR IN 4323.388N, 0452.332E [WGD] ON FRENCH 6684 [INT 3192] [2003 EDN, LARGEST SCALE] ADOPTED AS BA 155. SHOWN IN 4323.40N, 0452.39E [WGD] ON FRENCH 6767 [2ND EDN 2005, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. RETAIN IN POSN SHOWN ON LARGER SCALE FRENCH CHART UNTIL NE RECEIVED. NC 2116.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
43 23.388 N,4 52.332 E
Etylene (Fwd Part) on Wreck Map
Etylene (Fwd Part) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ETYLENE (FWD PART) wreck located?
The ETYLENE (FWD PART) wreck is located at coordinates 43 23.388 N,4 52.332 E.
How deep is the ETYLENE (FWD PART) and where exactly is it located?
The ETYLENE (FWD PART) lies at a depth of about -1 meters and is located at coordinates 43 23.388 N,4 52.332 E.
How deep is the seabed around the ETYLENE (FWD PART)?
The seabed around the ETYLENE (FWD PART) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the ETYLENE (FWD PART) discovered?
The wreck of the ETYLENE (FWD PART) was discovered in 1953.
What type of wreck is the ETYLENE (FWD PART)?
The ETYLENE (FWD PART) is classified as a tanker.