Jean Sebastien Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jean sebastien Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 51.97 N,1 22.163 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.866167
  • Longitude: -1.369383
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JEAN SEBASTIEN
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 16 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 9, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the French fishing vessel Jean Sebastien lies upright on the seabed at coordinates 45 51.97 N, 1 22.163 W in the Bay of Biscay off the west coast of France. This underwater obstruction has a general depth of 16 meters, is covered by less than 20 meters of water, and measures 16 meters in length. Confirmed by divers and documented in French wreck records, the precise wreck position is classified with an approximate location.

Surveying Details

HH353/352/01 6.2.90 WK, COVERED BY LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 455200N, 012200W [POSN DOUBTFUL]. (BREST NM 89 52 19). INS DW PD IN 455200N, 012200W. - NM 549/90. 16.3.90 FRENCH FV 'JEAN SEBASTIEN' IN 455200N, 012200W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. DIVERS REPORT WK LYING UPRIGHT ON THE SEABED. LENGTH 16MTRS. SOURCE: AFFAIRES MARITIMES DE MARENNES-OLERON. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990, NO.14551167). INS AS DW PA IN 455200N, 012200W. BR STD. 24.10.02 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 4551.949N, 0122.095W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7405 [1ST EDN 2001, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3000. SEP 2016/000161697 17.7.16 SHOWN AS DW(PA) IN 4551.949N, 0122.095W [WGD]. (FRENCH NMBLK 26/65_6990/16). AMEND DW(PA).

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED BY A WAVE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990, NO.1455167).

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FAQ

Where is the JEAN SEBASTIEN wreck located?

The JEAN SEBASTIEN wreck is located at coordinates 45 51.97 N,1 22.163 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JEAN SEBASTIEN?

The seabed around the JEAN SEBASTIEN lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the JEAN SEBASTIEN sink?

The JEAN SEBASTIEN sank on Jan 22, 1988.

When was the wreck of the JEAN SEBASTIEN discovered?

The wreck of the JEAN SEBASTIEN was discovered in 1988.

What country did the JEAN SEBASTIEN belong to?

The JEAN SEBASTIEN belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the JEAN SEBASTIEN?

The JEAN SEBASTIEN is classified as a trawler.

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