Fochala Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fochala Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 47.84 N,7 42.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.797333
  • Longitude: -7.715000
Water Depth 106 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOCHALA
Type trawler
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck FOCHALA is located at the coordinates 33 47.84 N, 7 42.9 W off the coast of Morocco near Casablanca. Historical survey data from December 1976 originally identified the wreck site, though later assessments including a review in 2016 concluded that the position remained too vague for standard navigational charting. Official maritime records, including French nautical chart 7551, indicate that the wreck site is considered dead or non-existent for modern charting purposes. The FOCHALA wreck site does not pose a structural obstruction to navigation in these Atlantic waters.

Surveying Details

17.12.76 WK IN 334800N, 074300W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.10937/005). NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. SEP 2016/000174654 10.11.16 NO SHOWN ON FRENCH 7551. [ED2, COR TO 1.1.16]. AMEND DEAD.

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FAQ

Where is the FOCHALA wreck located?

The FOCHALA wreck is located at coordinates 33 47.84 N,7 42.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FOCHALA?

The seabed around the FOCHALA lies at approximately 106 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FOCHALA discovered?

The wreck of the FOCHALA was discovered in 1976.

What type of wreck is the FOCHALA?

The FOCHALA is classified as a trawler.

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