Evolution Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Evolution Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 7.037 N,1 48.987 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.117283
  • Longitude: -1.816450
Wreck Depth 6.9 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EVOLUTION
Type fishing vessel
Length 8.8 m
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 25
Tonnage 6
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH256/400/01 13.4.93 SUNK AND DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION IN 490706N, 014851W. (FRENCH NM 27 12 93). INS AS DW PD. - NM 1397/93. HH090/750/01 7.11.97 EXAM'D 1.9.97 IN 490702.2N, 014859.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 000/180DEGS. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN ONE DISTINCT PIECE WITH NO EVIDENCE OF SCATTERED DEBRIS. WK COVERED WITH POTS THUS PREVENTING WIRE SWEEPING. (NP 1016, HI 750). BR STD. 9.12.97 SHOWN AS DW ON FR 6966 [2ND EDN 1997 SCALE 1:155500]. NCA. SEP 2007/000005488 1.3.07 WK 6.9MTRS SHOWN IN 4907.037N, 0148.987W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7157 [2ND EDN' 06]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2007

General Comments

IN ONE PIECE. COVERED WITH POTS

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FAQ

Where is the EVOLUTION wreck located?

The EVOLUTION wreck is located at coordinates 49 7.037 N,1 48.987 W.

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

The EVOLUTION lies at a depth of about 6.9 meters and is located at coordinates 49 7.037 N,1 48.987 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EVOLUTION?

The seabed around the EVOLUTION lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the EVOLUTION discovered?

The wreck of the EVOLUTION was discovered in 1993.

What was the tonnage of the EVOLUTION?

The EVOLUTION had a tonnage of 6 tons.

What type of wreck is the EVOLUTION?

The EVOLUTION is classified as a fishing vessel.