La Perouse (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
La perouse (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 46.973 N,1 49.829 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.782883
  • Longitude: 1.830483
Wreck Depth 30.5 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA PEROUSE (POSSIBLY)
Type yacht
Flag GB
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 130
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1973
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details IN COLLISION IN 524600N, 015030E, APPROX (LL 211). H4852/74 30.12.74 NOT LOCATED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 109/74). HH090/672/01 22.5.95 EXAM'D 13.4.95 IN 524656.8N, 014956.6E [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.1 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.5MTRS. NO MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. (NP 1016, HI 672). BR STD. SEP 2014/000101130 30.12.14 EXAM'D 29.7.14 IN 5246.973N, 0149.829E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.84 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. INTACT. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). AMEND WK 30.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 30, 2014

Circumstances of loss

WAS IN COLLISION DURING FOGGY CONDITIONS WITH FRENCH STERN TRAWLER KLONDYKE. SANK ABOUT 30MINS AFTERWARDS.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the LA PEROUSE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LA PEROUSE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 46.973 N,1 49.829 E.

How deep is the LA PEROUSE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LA PEROUSE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 30.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 46.973 N,1 49.829 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LA PEROUSE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LA PEROUSE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the LA PEROUSE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LA PEROUSE (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 3, 1973.

When was the wreck of the LA PEROUSE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LA PEROUSE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1973.

What country did the LA PEROUSE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LA PEROUSE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the LA PEROUSE (POSSIBLY)?

The LA PEROUSE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a yacht.

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