Hirondelle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hirondelle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 46.658 N,4 35.302 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.777633
  • Longitude: -4.588367
Wreck Depth 85 m
Water Depth 93 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIRONDELLE
Type schooner
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1690/19 16.7.19 SHOWN AS WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. H1291/28 [NO DATE] AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW. BR STD. 26.8.77 SCHOONER 'HIRONDELLE' LOCATED IN 484642N, 043513W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 85.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 99MTRS BY V/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). 2.9.77 SHOWN AS WK 85MTRS [46FMS] ON FRENCH 6680 [1977 EDN]. BR STD. 27.2.09 SHOWN IN 4846.658N, 0435.302W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 46.658 N,4 35.302 W
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FAQ

Where is the HIRONDELLE wreck located?

The HIRONDELLE wreck is located at coordinates 48 46.658 N,4 35.302 W.

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

The HIRONDELLE lies at a depth of about 85 meters and is located at coordinates 48 46.658 N,4 35.302 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HIRONDELLE?

The seabed around the HIRONDELLE lies at approximately 93 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HIRONDELLE discovered?

The wreck of the HIRONDELLE was discovered in 1919.

What type of wreck is the HIRONDELLE?

The HIRONDELLE is classified as a schooner.