Karine-Marie-Francoise Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Karine-marie-francoise Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 11.94 N,4 4.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.199000
  • Longitude: -4.068000
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 109 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KARINE-MARIE-FRANCOISE
Type trawler
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 27, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3464/70 9.7.80 SANK IN 471200N, 040400W. (LL 28.6.80). 16.11.84 SHOWN AS NDW ON FR 6990 [1984 EDN]. NDW PA IN GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1984). 15.6.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 80MTRS ON FR 7067 [1987 EDN]. 20.6.88 WK USC 80MTRS IN 471200N, 040400W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 109MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574123). CHART AS WK USC PA 80MTRS [43FMS] IN 471200N, 040400W [EUR]. G/S. 20.2.89 WK IN 471100N, 040324W [NGVP CO-ORDS] USING DECCA. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH. SERIOUS DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. SOURCE STATED AS MANIERE. (REP DES CR ET EP). NCA. SEP 2016/000015589 14.3.16 NOW SHOWN AS WK USC(PD) 80MTRS ON FRENCH 7067. (EDN 4, COR TO 8.1.16). AMEND NDW USC(PD) 80MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2019

Circumstances of loss

28.6.80 VESSEL STARTED MAKING WATER & TOOK ON A HEAVY LIST. ALL CREW RESCUED FROM LIFEBOAT. (LL 28.6.80).

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FAQ

Where is the KARINE-MARIE-FRANCOISE wreck located?

The KARINE-MARIE-FRANCOISE wreck is located at coordinates 47 11.94 N,4 4.08 W.

How deep is the KARINE-MARIE-FRANCOISE and where exactly is it located?

The KARINE-MARIE-FRANCOISE lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 47 11.94 N,4 4.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KARINE-MARIE-FRANCOISE?

The seabed around the KARINE-MARIE-FRANCOISE lies at approximately 109 meters deep.

When did the KARINE-MARIE-FRANCOISE sink?

The KARINE-MARIE-FRANCOISE sank on Jun 27, 1980.

When was the wreck of the KARINE-MARIE-FRANCOISE discovered?

The wreck of the KARINE-MARIE-FRANCOISE was discovered in 1980.

What country did the KARINE-MARIE-FRANCOISE belong to?

The KARINE-MARIE-FRANCOISE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the KARINE-MARIE-FRANCOISE?

The KARINE-MARIE-FRANCOISE is classified as a trawler.

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