Fishing Vessel Wreck Fr 16433

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 21.833 N,0 11.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.363883
  • Longitude: -0.184667
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 11 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 21, 1991
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located at 49 21.833 N, 0 11.08 W in the English Channel. This shipwreck was surveyed and confirmed intact by divers, lying on its port side. The vessel is identified in French wreck records and is situated near the coast of Normandy, France. Historical data indicates the site was originally reported further offshore before being precisely located at these coordinates. This underwater obstruction remains a point of interest for maritime researchers and local navigation mapping.

Surveying Details

HH351/352/01 1.8.91 SUNK IN 492154N, 044306W. (DIFRAP 3006/91). NCA YET. 21.2.92 LOCATED BY DIVERS IN 492153N, 001100W. INTACT, LYING ON PORT SIDE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1991, NO.14590588).

General Comments

INTACT, LYING ON PORT SIDE.

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