Klein Famile Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Klein famile Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 51.448 N,2 37.137 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.857467
  • Longitude: -2.618950
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KLEIN FAMILE
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 14.4 m
Sonar Length 13
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1982
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4722/79 16.6.82 H4722/79 16.6.82 REPD SUNK IN 495100N, 023650W. (CHERBOURG AVURNAV 187/82). SMALL TRAWLER, LENGTH 18MTRS. (BRIXHAM CG). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. H4722/79 14.9.82 H4722/79 14.9.82 WK IN 495100N, 023650W. (BREST NM 82 22 23). NCA. 22.9.88 22.9.88 NOW SHOWN AS NDW PA ON NC 2669. HH090/496/01 15.10.90 HH090/496/01 15.10.90 NOT FOUND DURING BASIC AREA SEARCH. CONSIDER POSN DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 496). DELETED. BR STD. 11.5.04 11.5.04 STILL SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 6940 [INT 1702] [4TH EDN 2004]. ADOPTION OF BA 2454. NCA. HH226/410/08 24.2.06 HH226/410/08 24.2.06 NDW IN 4951.45N, 0237.14W [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 6/24/06). BR STD. 4.6.07 4.6.07 INVESTIGATED IN 2006 USING ROV AND DIVERS. LIES IN 4951.448N, 0237.137W [WGD]. LENGTH 13MTRS. FLAT ON THE SEABED AND COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. ESTIMATED LEAST DEPTH 46MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). NCA. 22.10.07 SEP 2007/000076780 22.10.07 NOW WK USC 58MTRS. (FRENCH NM 39/54/07). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2007

Circumstances of loss

14.6.82 SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH UNKNOWN DERELICT. (BRIXHAM CG, TELECON 14.6.82). SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MALTESE CHEMICAL VESSEL SICHEM PANDORA.

General Comments

FLAT ON SEABED, COMPLETELY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the KLEIN FAMILE wreck located?

The KLEIN FAMILE wreck is located at coordinates 49 51.448 N,2 37.137 W.

How deep is the KLEIN FAMILE and where exactly is it located?

The KLEIN FAMILE lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 49 51.448 N,2 37.137 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KLEIN FAMILE?

The seabed around the KLEIN FAMILE lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the KLEIN FAMILE sink?

The KLEIN FAMILE sank on Jun 14, 1982.

When was the wreck of the KLEIN FAMILE discovered?

The wreck of the KLEIN FAMILE was discovered in 1982.

What country did the KLEIN FAMILE belong to?

The KLEIN FAMILE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the KLEIN FAMILE?

The KLEIN FAMILE is classified as a trawler.

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