Le Bison Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Le bison Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.25 N,0 56.72 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.937500
  • Longitude: 0.945333
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LE BISON
Type fishing vessel
Length 18 m
Width 5.2 m
Tonnage 10
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH351/351/02 31.1.92 HH351/351/02 31.1.92 SUNK IN 495618N, 005648E [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. (CHERBOURG LOCAL AVURNAV NO 1029). NCA YET. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 12.2.93 12.2.93 PLOTS WITHIN FOUL AREA [SEE WK RECORD 59292]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2001

Circumstances of loss

PRESUMED SCUTTLED DURING OPERATION 'MELLICK'.

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FAQ

Where is the LE BISON wreck located?

The LE BISON wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.25 N,0 56.72 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LE BISON?

The seabed around the LE BISON lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LE BISON discovered?

The wreck of the LE BISON was discovered in 1992.

What was the tonnage of the LE BISON?

The LE BISON had a tonnage of 10 tons.

What type of wreck is the LE BISON?

The LE BISON is classified as a fishing vessel.

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