Le P'tit Mitron Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Le p'tit mitron Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 26.782 N,0 4.878 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.446367
  • Longitude: 0.081300
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LE P'TIT MITRON
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 11 m
Width 3.7 m
Tonnage 12
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck known as Le P'tit Mitron is located in the English Channel near the coast of Normandy, France, at the coordinates 49 26.782 N, 0 4.878 E. Although the vessel was originally reported to have sunk in the area in 1993 and was subsequently marked by a special yellow buoy, official French wreck records later classified the site as non-existent. Following investigation, the status of the Le P'tit Mitron wreck has been officially amended to dead, meaning no underwater obstruction currently exists at these coordinates.

Surveying Details

HH351/490/02 11.3.93 SANK IN 492650.5N, 000457.5E. MARKED BY Y CON SPECIAL BUOY 30MTRS W. (DIFRAP 0903/93). NCA YET. HH351/490/02 25.3.93 ABOVE REPEATED. (CHERBOURG AV NO.046/93). NCA YET. 15.2.94 WK NON-EXISTANT. (FR WK RECORDS NO.18090238). AMENDED TO DEAD.

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FAQ

Where is the LE P'TIT MITRON wreck located?

The LE P'TIT MITRON wreck is located at coordinates 49 26.782 N,0 4.878 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LE P'TIT MITRON?

The seabed around the LE P'TIT MITRON lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the LE P'TIT MITRON sink?

The LE P'TIT MITRON sank on Mar 2, 1993.

When was the wreck of the LE P'TIT MITRON discovered?

The wreck of the LE P'TIT MITRON was discovered in 1993.

What country did the LE P'TIT MITRON belong to?

The LE P'TIT MITRON belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the LE P'TIT MITRON?

The LE P'TIT MITRON had a tonnage of 12 tons.

What type of wreck is the LE P'TIT MITRON?

The LE P'TIT MITRON is classified as a fishing vessel.

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