La Petite Rousse Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
La petite rousse Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 4.043 N,1 36.127 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.067383
  • Longitude: -1.602117
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA PETITE ROUSSE
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 12.8 m
Width 3.5 m
Draught 3.5
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 17, 2006

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck LA PETITE ROUSSE is located off the coast of France in the English Channel at coordinates 49 4.043 N, 1 36.127 W. Historical survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office note that this small wreck was previously recorded drying at 10.1 meters, positioned by theodolite and geodimeter, and lies in a southwest to northeast orientation. French wreck records from 1990 and 1999 updated its positioning, though later chart evaluations in 2004 marked the feature as dead and removed it from standard navigation charts.

Surveying Details

29.10.91 SMALL WK DRIES 10.1MTRS IN 490406.1N, 013602.3W [EUR]. POSITIONING BY THEODOLITE & GEODIMETER. LIES SW/NE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990). 26.4.99 POSN 4904.103N, 0136.037W [EUR]. DRYING HT NOT GIVEN. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMEND TO STF IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 13.5.04 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7157 [1ST EDN 1992 CORRECT TO FRENCH NM 39-28-01, LARGEST SCALE]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 3656.

General Comments

1NTACT, LYING ON STBD SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the LA PETITE ROUSSE wreck located?

The LA PETITE ROUSSE wreck is located at coordinates 49 4.043 N,1 36.127 W.

When was the wreck of the LA PETITE ROUSSE discovered?

The wreck of the LA PETITE ROUSSE was discovered in 1990.

What country did the LA PETITE ROUSSE belong to?

The LA PETITE ROUSSE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the LA PETITE ROUSSE?

The LA PETITE ROUSSE is classified as a trawler.

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