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
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.
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2017
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 23.388 N,4 52.332 E
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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.

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