Le Petit Prince Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Le petit prince Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 58.993 N,1 41.058 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.983217
  • Longitude: -1.684300
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LE PETIT PRINCE
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1974
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck Le Petit Prince is located at coordinates 45 58.993 N, 1 41.058 W in the Bay of Biscay off the French coast. This submerged shipwreck is charted with a least depth ranging between 20 and 30 meters, with official hydrographic records noting a depth of 28 meters. Originally documented on French nautical charts, the wreck position has been updated and verified through official surveys.

Surveying Details

30.8.79 30.8.79 SHOWN AS WK, LEAST DEPTH 20-30MTRS, IN 455903N, 014054W ON FRENCH 6788. INS AS WK USC 11FMS. NE 2648. H1271/84 13.5.86 H1271/84 13.5.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 28MTRS ON FRENCH 7070 [1985 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984. BR STD. 21.3.88 21.3.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 28MTRS IN 455903N, 014054W ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14551145. NC 2663. 4.8.09 SEP 2009000062843 4.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 28MTRS IN 4558.993N, 0141.058W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7070 [INT 1804] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH 'MAR DE IRLANDA'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987).

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FAQ

Where is the LE PETIT PRINCE wreck located?

The LE PETIT PRINCE wreck is located at coordinates 45 58.993 N,1 41.058 W.

How deep is the LE PETIT PRINCE and where exactly is it located?

The LE PETIT PRINCE lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 45 58.993 N,1 41.058 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LE PETIT PRINCE?

The seabed around the LE PETIT PRINCE lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the LE PETIT PRINCE sink?

The LE PETIT PRINCE sank on Oct 13, 1974.

When was the wreck of the LE PETIT PRINCE discovered?

The wreck of the LE PETIT PRINCE was discovered in 1979.

What type of wreck is the LE PETIT PRINCE?

The LE PETIT PRINCE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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