Hippocampe (?Hypocampe) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hippocampe (?hypocampe) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 42.532 N,1 31.753 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.708867
  • Longitude: 1.529217
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIPPOCAMPE (?HYPOCAMPE)
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 7.9 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Dec 28, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

The French fishing vessel shipwreck HIPPOCAMPE also known as HYPOCAMPE is located at coordinates 50 42.532 N, 1 31.753 E in the English Channel near the French coast. Sunk prior to 1986, the underwater wreck is charted as a dangerous wreck with a least depth of less than 20 meters in a general depth of 14 meters. Official hydrographic records confirm the position accuracy and status of this submerged maritime obstruction.

Surveying Details

H2981/78 15.5.86 SANK IN 504235N, 013150E (AVIS 043 OF 21.3.86). NCA YET. H3898/82 16.6.86 WK, COVERED WITH LESS THAN 20MTRS. POSN DOUBTFUL. (BREST NM 86 19 24). CHART AS DW PD IN 504235N, 013150E. R/P. 11.11.92 WK OF FV 'HIPPOCAMPE' [?'HYPOCAMPE'] IN 504235N, 013150E [EUR] [+/-500MTRS]. LEAST DEPTH LESS THAN 20 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS [1987] NO 21601302). NCA. 11.7.00 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA. NE 1892. 10.12.02 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 5042.532N, 0131.753E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7247 [INT 1743] [2ND EDN 2002, LARGEST SCALE 1:10,000]. NE 438.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK. (FRENCH WK RECORDS).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the HIPPOCAMPE (?HYPOCAMPE) wreck located?

The HIPPOCAMPE (?HYPOCAMPE) wreck is located at coordinates 50 42.532 N,1 31.753 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HIPPOCAMPE (?HYPOCAMPE)?

The seabed around the HIPPOCAMPE (?HYPOCAMPE) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the HIPPOCAMPE (?HYPOCAMPE) sink?

The HIPPOCAMPE (?HYPOCAMPE) sank on Mar 20, 1986.

When was the wreck of the HIPPOCAMPE (?HYPOCAMPE) discovered?

The wreck of the HIPPOCAMPE (?HYPOCAMPE) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the HIPPOCAMPE (?HYPOCAMPE) belong to?

The HIPPOCAMPE (?HYPOCAMPE) belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the HIPPOCAMPE (?HYPOCAMPE)?

The HIPPOCAMPE (?HYPOCAMPE) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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