Ingenieur Maxime Hesse Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Ingenieur maxime hesse Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 33.74 N,1 9.463 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.562333
  • Longitude: -1.157717
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INGENIEUR MAXIME HESSE
Type tug
Flag FR
Length 25.3 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 135
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Mar 30, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the Ingenieur Maxime Hesse is located in the English Channel off the coast of Cherbourg, France, at coordinates 49° 33.74' N, 1° 9.463' W. Originally sunk on December 10, 1992, at a height of 17 meters and temporarily marked by buoys, the vessel was subsequently re-floated and lifted on December 16, 1992, as recorded in official marine notices.

Surveying Details

HH351/510/01 10.12.92 SUNK IN 493348N, 010923W. STANDS 17MTRS HIGH. MARKED BY BUOYS. (CHERBOURG LOCAL AVURNAV 1513/92). NCA YET. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH351/510/01 16.12.92 RE-FLOATED. (MARINE CHERBOURG 1612/92). AMENDED TO LIFT.

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FAQ

Where is the INGENIEUR MAXIME HESSE wreck located?

The INGENIEUR MAXIME HESSE wreck is located at coordinates 49 33.74 N,1 9.463 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INGENIEUR MAXIME HESSE?

The seabed around the INGENIEUR MAXIME HESSE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the INGENIEUR MAXIME HESSE sink?

The INGENIEUR MAXIME HESSE sank on Nov 23, 1992.

When was the wreck of the INGENIEUR MAXIME HESSE discovered?

The wreck of the INGENIEUR MAXIME HESSE was discovered in 1992.

What country did the INGENIEUR MAXIME HESSE belong to?

The INGENIEUR MAXIME HESSE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the INGENIEUR MAXIME HESSE?

The INGENIEUR MAXIME HESSE had a tonnage of 135 tons.

What type of wreck is the INGENIEUR MAXIME HESSE?

The INGENIEUR MAXIME HESSE is classified as a tug.

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