La Perle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
La perle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 9.218 N,4 24.737 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.153633
  • Longitude: -4.412283
Wreck Depth 14.5 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA PERLE
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 54.3 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 8.5
Tonnage 382
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1984
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3895/72 11.2.85 SANK IN 480636N, 041848W, MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)6S, CLOSE W. (DIFRAP 5204/84). CTL, WILL BE REFLOATED AND SCUTTLED IN OPEN SEA. (LL, 18.1.85). NCA. H3895/72 18.3.85 FIRST ATTEMPT TO REFLOAT VESSEL UNSUCCESSFUL. (LL, 7.3.85). H3895/72 27.3.85 REFLOATED BY SEA SERVICE MARINE INTERNATIONAL ON 14/15.3.85. WILL BE SUNK IN DOUARNENEZ BAY WITHIN A FEW DAYS TO SERVE AS AN ARTIFICIAL REEF. (LL, 18 & 23.3.85). H3895/72 17.4.85 SUNK ABOUT 5.5M E OF CAP DE LA CHEVRE. (LL, 28.3.85). NCA YET. H3895/72 24.6.85 WK USC 4MTRSIN 480918N, 042450W [EUR]. (BREST NM 85 20 25). - NM 1785/85. 21.8.87 FISHING PROHIBITED AREA ESTABLISHED AROUND WK. (FRENCH NM 86 01 40). NCA. 28.3.90 FRENCH FV 'LA PERLE' IN 480918N, 042450.3W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. WK USC 4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, BEAM 8.5MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14584245). HH353/350/01 31.3.92 LEAST DEPTH NOW 14.4MTRS IN 480917N, 042439W. (BREST NM 92 09 27). - NM 1168/92. 15.9.93 SHOWN AS WKS 14.4MTRS [COVERS WK 16MTRS CLOSE E] ON FRENCH 6989 [1992 EDN, 1:345,000]. WK IN 480916.6N, 042439.2W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 14.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS BY E/S. WK IS IN GOOD CONDITION LYING 35-40DEGS TO STARBOARD. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1992, NO.14584245). HH100/351/12 25.4.97 CONFIRMATION THAT WK IS COMPLETE & IN GOOD CONDITION, WITH SLIGHT LIST TO STARBOARD. (M ROWLEY, MV MAUREEN CHARTERS FAX DTD 24.4.97). 5.4.00 SHOWN AS WK 14.7MTRS ON FRENCH 7121 [1999 EDN]. NC 2349. 16.11.06 SHOWN IN 4809.218N, 0424.737W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7121 [2005 EDN, 1:30,000 LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2349. SEP 2012/000235153 21.11.12 NOW WK 14.5MTRS. (FRENCH NM 46/33/12).
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

19.12.84 STRUCK A ROCK AND WAS HOLED. SANK LATER WHILE UNDER TOW. (LL, 19.12.84). 24.3.85 LATER REFLOATED & SCUTTLED AS A FISH HAVEN ON 24.3.85. (FRENCH WK RECORDS).

General Comments

INTACT, SLIGHT LIST TO STBD

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 9.218 N,4 24.737 W
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FAQ

Where is the LA PERLE wreck located?

The LA PERLE wreck is located at coordinates 48 9.218 N,4 24.737 W.

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

The LA PERLE lies at a depth of about 14.5 meters and is located at coordinates 48 9.218 N,4 24.737 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LA PERLE?

The seabed around the LA PERLE lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the LA PERLE sink?

The LA PERLE sank on Dec 16, 1984.

When was the wreck of the LA PERLE discovered?

The wreck of the LA PERLE was discovered in 1984.

What country did the LA PERLE belong to?

The LA PERLE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the LA PERLE?

The LA PERLE had a tonnage of 382 tons.

What type of wreck is the LA PERLE?

The LA PERLE is classified as a trawler.

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