La Caravelle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
La caravelle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 21.282 N,0 37.897 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.354700
  • Longitude: -0.631617
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA CARAVELLE
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 9.4 m
Tonnage 96
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 18.8.94 18.8.94 WK, LEAST DEPTH LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 492120.5N, 003749W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1993, NO.14990596). NCA, COVERED BY DW IN SAME POSN ON NC 2136 [SEE WK RECORD 24438]. 6.11.01 6.11.01 NOT SHOWN ON BA 2136 [1997 EDN], COVERED BY FOUL AREA [SEE WK RECORD 60094].
Last Amended Date Nov 6, 2001

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED IN DECEMBER 1991 DURING OPERATION MELLICK. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1993).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 21.282 N,0 37.897 W
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FAQ

Where is the LA CARAVELLE wreck located?

The LA CARAVELLE wreck is located at coordinates 49 21.282 N,0 37.897 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LA CARAVELLE?

The seabed around the LA CARAVELLE lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LA CARAVELLE discovered?

The wreck of the LA CARAVELLE was discovered in 1991.

What country did the LA CARAVELLE belong to?

The LA CARAVELLE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the LA CARAVELLE?

The LA CARAVELLE had a tonnage of 96 tons.

What type of wreck is the LA CARAVELLE?

The LA CARAVELLE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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