Jour Bihen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jour bihen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 17 N,7 34.75 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.283333
  • Longitude: -7.579167
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOUR BIHEN
Type trawler
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 7, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH353/400/01 3.2.93 HH353/400/01 3.2.93 ABANDONED IN 481703.5N, 073444.5W. (LL 9.1.93). NCA YET. RETAIN POSN 481700N, 073445W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

9.1.93 REPD TO BE SINKING WITH HEAVY LEAK, ENGINE STOPPED. VESSEL WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK. (LL, 9.1.93).

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FAQ

Where is the JOUR BIHEN wreck located?

The JOUR BIHEN wreck is located at coordinates 48 17 N,7 34.75 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOUR BIHEN?

The seabed around the JOUR BIHEN lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the JOUR BIHEN sink?

The JOUR BIHEN sank on Jan 7, 1993.

When was the wreck of the JOUR BIHEN discovered?

The wreck of the JOUR BIHEN was discovered in 1993.

What country did the JOUR BIHEN belong to?

The JOUR BIHEN belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the JOUR BIHEN?

The JOUR BIHEN is classified as a trawler.

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