Felix Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Felix Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 32.851 N,0 6.69 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.547517
  • Longitude: -0.111500
Wreck Depth 17 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FELIX
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 11 m
Width 3 m
Orientation 70
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2013

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck FELIX is located in the English Channel off the coast of France at coordinates 49 32.851 N, 0 6.69 W. This submerged shipwreck lies at a depth of 17 meters. Survey records indicate the vessel rests on its port side with the bridge torn off, oriented on a 070/250 degree heading, with many scattered wreckage fragments located within a 30-meter radius.

Surveying Details

HH351/490/02 13.2.97 HH351/490/02 13.2.97 WK 17MTRS IN 493254N, 000636.5W. (FR WK RECORDS 1997 NO.14590857). - NM 1631/97. HH351/490/02 30.4.97 HH351/490/02 30.4.97 WK 17MTRS IN 493254.5N, 000636.5W. (FRENCH NM 97 16 08). NCA. 11.3.98 11.3.98 ON PORT SIDE, BRIDGE TORN OFF. LIES 070/250DEGS. MANY FRAGMENTS WITHIN 30MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998). 30.7.13 30.7.13 [WGD] POSN: 4932.851N, 0006.690W.

General Comments

ON PORT SIDE, BRIDGE TORN OFF

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 32.851 N,0 6.69 W
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FAQ

Where is the FELIX wreck located?

The FELIX wreck is located at coordinates 49 32.851 N,0 6.69 W.

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

The FELIX lies at a depth of about 17 meters and is located at coordinates 49 32.851 N,0 6.69 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FELIX?

The seabed around the FELIX lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FELIX discovered?

The wreck of the FELIX was discovered in 1997.

What country did the FELIX belong to?

The FELIX belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the FELIX?

The FELIX is classified as a trawler.

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