Fremur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fremur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 40.465 N,2 12.036 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.674417
  • Longitude: -2.200600
Wreck Depth 14.2 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FREMUR
Type motor vessel
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1972
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the ship Fremur is located at coordinates 48 40.465 N, 2 12.036 W. Official hydrographic survey records indicate that the wreck is well broken up with the bow and bridge visible, while the hold has sanded up. Historical records note the structure was previously demolished by explosives. The site is currently charted as a submerged wreck with a least depth of 14.2 meters.

Surveying Details

HH351/560/03 26.9.02 DWPA IN 4840.478N, 0211.949W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 02 35 07). - NM 4909/02. 31.7.06 BROKEN UP. BOW AND BRIDGE VISIBLE. HOLD SANDED UP. WAS DEMOLISHED BY EXPLOSIVES. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2006). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 4840.420N, 0112.030W. SEP 2014/000042576 27.2.14 NOW WK 14.2MTRS IN 4840.465N, 0212.036W [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 9/53/14). - NM 1503/14.

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN BAD WEATHER. NO LIVES LOST. LATER DEMOLISHED BY EXPLOSIVES.

General Comments

BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the FREMUR wreck located?

The FREMUR wreck is located at coordinates 48 40.465 N,2 12.036 W.

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

The FREMUR lies at a depth of about 14.2 meters and is located at coordinates 48 40.465 N,2 12.036 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FREMUR?

The seabed around the FREMUR lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the FREMUR sink?

The FREMUR sank on Jan 1, 1972.

When was the wreck of the FREMUR discovered?

The wreck of the FREMUR was discovered in 2002.

What country did the FREMUR belong to?

The FREMUR belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the FREMUR?

The FREMUR is classified as a motor vessel.

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