L'aventurier Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
L'aventurier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 48.94 N,1 28.2 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.815667
- Longitude: -1.470000
|
| Wreck Depth |
42 m
|
| Water Depth |
57 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
L'AVENTURIER |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Length |
11.3 m |
| Width |
4.3 m |
| Tonnage |
15 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1991 |
| Last Detection Year |
2010 |
| Original Source |
national HO authority radio navigational warning |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 28, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The underwater wreck of the vessel L'Aventurier is located at coordinates 49 48.94 N, 1 28.2 W off the coast of Cherbourg, France, in the English Channel. Originally sunk in 1992 and positioned within an explosives dumping ground, the site has a least depth of 42 meters with a general surrounding seabed depth of 57 to 60 meters. Documented in official hydrographic records including British Admiralty and French nautical charts, the submerged obstruction is charted as a dangerous wreck with a depth of 42 meters position doubtful.
Surveying Details
HH351/352/02 16.1.92 SUNK IN 494900N, 012807W. (CHERBOURG AVURNAV 1489). PLOTS IN APPROX 60MTRS IN EXPLOSIVES DUMPING GROUND ON BA 2613. NC YET. 12.2.93 WK, LEAST DEPTH UNKNOWN BUT MORE THAN 20MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS IN 494900N, 012807W [EUR] [+/-500MTRS]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1992 NO.14591293). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2008/000084195 4.12.08 WK USC 42MTRS SHOWN ON BA 2613 [2ND EDN' OCT 07 (INT 1705), 1:150,000]. WK USC 42MTRS PD SHOWN ON FRENCH 7120 [2ND EDN' 08]. AMEND TO WK USC 42MTRS PD IN EXISTING POSN. BR STD. 3.8.10 SHOWN IN 4948.940N, 0128.200W [WGD] ON BA 1114 [EDN 1 DTD 11.3.10].
Circumstances of loss
PRESUMED SCUTTLED. (OPERATION 'MELLICK').
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 48.94 N,1 28.2 W
L'aventurier on Wreck Map
L'aventurier Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the L'AVENTURIER wreck located?
The L'AVENTURIER wreck is located at coordinates 49 48.94 N,1 28.2 W.
How deep is the L'AVENTURIER and where exactly is it located?
The L'AVENTURIER lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 49 48.94 N,1 28.2 W.
How deep is the seabed around the L'AVENTURIER?
The seabed around the L'AVENTURIER lies at approximately 57 meters deep.
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 was the tonnage of the L'AVENTURIER?
The L'AVENTURIER had a tonnage of 15 tons.
What type of wreck is the L'AVENTURIER?
The L'AVENTURIER is classified as a fishing vessel.