Le Tregor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Le tregor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 49.957 N,1 24.85 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.832617
  • Longitude: 1.414167
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LE TREGOR
Type coaster
Flag FR
Length 40.8 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 255
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 1983

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Le Tregor is an underwater obstruction located at coordinates 50 49.957 N, 1 24.85 E in the English Channel approximately 5 miles west of Cap Gris Nez. Originally reported sinking in 1969, historical hydrographic surveys document the wreck site with a least depth of 48 meters lying within a general surrounding water depth of 56 meters.

Surveying Details

H4275/59 27.3.69 H4275/59 27.3.69 SANK ABOUT 5 MILES W OF CAP GRIS NEZ. (LL, 1.1966). 'LE TREGOR' IN 505015N, 012538E [EUR] IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS, 1976). 9.3.79 9.3.79 SHOWN AS NDW ON FR 6735D. BR STD. H3898/82 6.10.82 H3898/82 6.10.82 SHOWN IN 505018N, 012542E ON FR 3402. (FRENCH NM 82 35 19). NCA. VERY SMALL SCALE. H2172/81 11.2.83 H2172/81 11.2.83 NOTHING SHOWN IN ABOVE POSNS ON FR SURVEY [K9065/7] OF 1981/82, BUT WK 48.9MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS, SHOWN IN 504957N, 012453E. PRESUMABLY THIS WK. AMEND TO WK 48MTRS IN 504955N, 012457E [OGB]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MV 'SI-KIANG'. EN ROUTE DUNKIRK TO HAVRE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the LE TREGOR wreck located?

The LE TREGOR wreck is located at coordinates 50 49.957 N,1 24.85 E.

How deep is the LE TREGOR and where exactly is it located?

The LE TREGOR lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 49.957 N,1 24.85 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LE TREGOR?

The seabed around the LE TREGOR lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the LE TREGOR sink?

The LE TREGOR sank on Jan 14, 1966.

When was the wreck of the LE TREGOR discovered?

The wreck of the LE TREGOR was discovered in 1966.

What country did the LE TREGOR belong to?

The LE TREGOR belonged to FR.

What cargo was the LE TREGOR carrying?

The LE TREGOR was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the LE TREGOR?

The LE TREGOR had a tonnage of 255 tons.

What type of wreck is the LE TREGOR?

The LE TREGOR is classified as a coaster.

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