La Girafe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
La girafe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 6.376 N,8 41.325 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.106267
  • Longitude: 8.688750
Wreck Depth 17.7 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name LA GIRAFE
Type sailing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck known as La Girafe is located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Corsica, France, at coordinates 42 6.376 N, 8 41.325 E. This shipwreck, documented by the UK Hydrographic Office and historically referenced as the flute La Girafe, sits at a recorded least depth of 17.7 meters. Detailed hydrographic surveys indicate the site is a notable maritime obstruction, with positional data confirming its location in the region. Marine navigators and researchers tracking this underwater feature should note its classification as a wreck, with historical records providing supplemental data through the Annales Hydrographiques. This site remains a point of interest for underwater surveys and maritime history enthusiasts exploring the Mediterranean seabed.

Surveying Details

H3559/78 29.4.85 WK, LEAST DEPTH 17.7MTRS [9FMS 5FT] IN 420618N, 084118E [EUR]. (BREST NM 85/07/27). BR STD. 6.7.88 REFERRED TO AS 'FLUTE LA GIRAFE'. (ANNALES HYDROGRAPHIQUES, VOL 14, 1986, P 144).. [WGD] POSN: 4206.347N, 0841.310E.

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FAQ

Where is the LA GIRAFE wreck located?

The LA GIRAFE wreck is located at coordinates 42 6.376 N,8 41.325 E.

How deep is the LA GIRAFE and where exactly is it located?

The LA GIRAFE lies at a depth of about 17.7 meters and is located at coordinates 42 6.376 N,8 41.325 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LA GIRAFE?

The seabed around the LA GIRAFE lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LA GIRAFE discovered?

The wreck of the LA GIRAFE was discovered in 1985.

What type of wreck is the LA GIRAFE?

The LA GIRAFE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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