La Cycogne (Probably) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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La cycogne (probably) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 20.612 N,0 2.094 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 43 m |
| Water Depth | 52 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | LA CYCOGNE (PROBABLY) |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | FRENCH |
| Sonar Length | 22.1 |
| Sonar Width | 10 |
| Shadow Height | 8.5 |
| Orientation | 120 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 4, 2013 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Scour Dimensions | ,,000.8, |
| Debris Field | NIL |
| Original Detection Year | 2013 |
| Last Detection Year | 2014 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | SEP 2013/000171081 6.8.13 SANK IN 5020.5N, 0001.4W [WGD]. (SOLENT CG, EMAIL DTD 4.8.13). SEP 2014/000018243 29.1.14 WK LOCATED 1.14 IN 5020.612N, 0002.094W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.08MTRS. LENGTH 16MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT APPROX 8.5MTRS. LIES NW/SE. (MMT, HN DTD 24.1.14 FOR HI 1430). ?FRAGMENT OF WK. INS AS WK USC 44MTRS. 8.4.14 EXAM'D 16.2.14 IN 5020.612N, 0002.094W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.46 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP. LENGTH 22.1MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 8.5MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1430). INTACT, BOWS NW, ?LARGE LIST TO STBD WITH DECK EDGE BURIED. AMEND WK 43MTRS. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 23, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
SUFFERED MAJOR FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM, WAS ABANDONED AND SANK. CREW OF 4 RECOVERED BY M CONTAINER WES JANICE.
Nearby Wrecks:
- La Cygogne Wreck 846.7 M
- U 413 (Possibly) Wreck 2484.6 M
- Fishing Vessel Wreck 16740 2962.4 M
- Loic Lucas Wreck 3887.4 M
- Dredger Wreck 57236 4303.3 M
- Tortona Wreck 5561 M
- Other Wreck 57224 5806.1 M
- Other Wreck 44167 6597 M
- Other Wreck 47879 6854.4 M
- Steam Ship Wreck 47974 6944.2 M
General Comments
INTACT, BOWS NW