L'emerillon (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
L'emerillon (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 24.083 N,8 36.667 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.401383
  • Longitude: 8.611117
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name L'EMERILLON (POSSIBLY)
Type merchant vessel
Length 134.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Tonnage 7150
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 18, 1949
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 1988

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck L'EMERILLON is located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tunisia at coordinates 37 24.083 N, 8 36.667 E. This underwater wreck, historically documented under UK Hydrographic Office references H6565/49 and H3239/55, is categorized as a dangerous wreck with a position approximate (PA) status. Historical maritime survey data spanning from 1949 to 1976 tracks the wreck across various charts, including French chart 4314 and Italian chart 0050, identifying it as a submerged obstruction. The wreck site is subject to periodic position updates due to the nature of the underwater obstruction. Mariners are advised that the L'EMERILLON wreck exists as a navigational hazard in this sector of the Mediterranean, with records indicating it has been surveyed multiple times to verify its approximate geographical location.

Surveying Details

H6565/49 11.11.49 DW PA IN 372400N, 083640E. (PARIS NM 40/31/49). H3239/55 15.11.60 DW PA SHOWN IN 372355N, 083638E ON FRENCH 4314. CHART AS DW PA IN 372405N, 083640E [EUR]. NC 2121. 5.1.72 EUR POSN: 372405N, 083640E. 12.4.76 WK SHOWN IN 372405N, 083640E ON ITALIAN 0050.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, EX 'FORT MACHAULT', BUILT 1943 BY BURRARD DD CO LTD., NORTH VANCOUVER, CANADA. RAN AGROUND ON SORELLES ROCKS & DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS.

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FAQ

Where is the L'EMERILLON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The L'EMERILLON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 37 24.083 N,8 36.667 E.

How deep is the seabed around the L'EMERILLON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the L'EMERILLON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the L'EMERILLON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The L'EMERILLON (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 18, 1949.

When was the wreck of the L'EMERILLON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the L'EMERILLON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1949.

What was the tonnage of the L'EMERILLON (POSSIBLY)?

The L'EMERILLON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7150 tons.

What type of wreck is the L'EMERILLON (POSSIBLY)?

The L'EMERILLON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a merchant vessel.

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