L'aventurier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
L'aventurier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.863 N,1 17.932 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.064383
  • Longitude: 1.298867
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name L'AVENTURIER
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1991
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

Shipwreck L'Aventurier is located underwater at coordinates 50 3.863 N, 1 17.932 E in the English Channel near Cherbourg. The wreck was originally reported sunk in September 1991, with subsequent position updates in 1991 and 1992, and later charted on French hydrographic surveys. The least depth over the wreck is covered with less than 20 meters of water.

Surveying Details

HH351/351/01 20.9.91 SUNK IN 500354N, 011951E. (CHERBOURG LOCAL AVURNAV 1323/91). NCA YET. HH351/351/02 1.11.91 POSN NOW 500355N, 011801E. LEAST DEPTH NOT KNOWN. (DIFRAP 4304/91). NCA YET. HH351/351/02 27.4.92 WK PD, COVERED WITH LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 500355N, 011801E [EUR]. (BREST NM 92 14 24). OGB POSN: 500350N, 011802.5E. CHART AS DW PD. - NM 1517/92. 18.1.07 SHOWN IN 5003.870N, 0117.944E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7207 [INT 1744] [2ND EDN 2006, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1354.

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FAQ

Where is the L'AVENTURIER wreck located?

The L'AVENTURIER wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.863 N,1 17.932 E.

How deep is the seabed around the L'AVENTURIER?

The seabed around the L'AVENTURIER lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the L'AVENTURIER sink?

The L'AVENTURIER sank on Sep 16, 1991.

When was the wreck of the L'AVENTURIER discovered?

The wreck of the L'AVENTURIER was discovered in 1991.

What country did the L'AVENTURIER belong to?

The L'AVENTURIER belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the L'AVENTURIER?

The L'AVENTURIER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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