La Vague Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
La vague Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 59.25 N,5 15.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.987500
  • Longitude: -5.254167
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA VAGUE
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 30.5 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 174
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details SUNK IN APPROX 495915N, 051515W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H2193/74 2.4.74 H2193/74 2.4.74 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEY. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 20.12.73). NCA. HH091/246/01 11.5.09 HH091/246/01 11.5.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. LIES IN VERY ROCKY AREA. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date May 19, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY COCHRANE & COOPER LTD, BEVERLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MICKE-BATTEZ, BOULOGNE. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 41 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHIERY BY HAWTHORNS & CO LTD, LEITH. PASSAGE BOULOGNE FOR FISHING AND RETURN. SUNK OFF VELLAN HD IN FOG WHILST HOMEWARD BOUND FROM FISHING GROUNDS. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the LA VAGUE wreck located?

The LA VAGUE wreck is located at coordinates 49 59.25 N,5 15.25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LA VAGUE?

The seabed around the LA VAGUE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the LA VAGUE sink?

The LA VAGUE sank on Jun 9, 1915.

When was the wreck of the LA VAGUE discovered?

The wreck of the LA VAGUE was discovered in 1915.

What country did the LA VAGUE belong to?

The LA VAGUE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the LA VAGUE?

The LA VAGUE had a tonnage of 174 tons.

What type of wreck is the LA VAGUE?

The LA VAGUE is classified as a trawler.

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