Les Deux Beaufs Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Les deux beaufs Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 55.345 N,0 53.719 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 49.922417
- Longitude: 0.895317
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| Water Depth |
10 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
LES DEUX BEAUFS |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Length |
9.5 m |
| Sonar Length |
9.75 |
| Orientation |
70 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 17, 1991
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1991 |
| Last Detection Year |
2007 |
| Original Source |
national HO authority radio navigational warning |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 14, 2007 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Underwater shipwreck details for the vessel LES DEUX BEAUFS located in the English Channel off the coast of France. The wreckage is confirmed at the precise coordinates 49 55.345 N, 0 53.719 E. Historical records identify this site as a submerged fishing vessel that initially sank in 1991. The wreck is charted as a dangerous underwater obstruction and represents a navigation hazard. Mariners are strictly advised to avoid anchoring within a 200-meter radius of the shipwreck position to prevent snagging or damage to the seabed structure. Following surveys, the site was officially documented in the French wreck records and is currently represented on nautical charts as a dangerous wreck at the specified location.
Surveying Details
HH351/351/01 8.7.91 FV SUNK IN 495554N, 005348E. MARKED BY 2 RED BUOYS. A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. ANCHORING NOT ADVISED WITHIN 200MTRS OF POSN. (CHERBOURG AV NO 1230/91 AND DIFRAP 2503/91). NCA YET. HH351/351/01 1.8.91 CHERBOURG AV 177/91 ALSO REFERS. NCA YET. HH351/351/02 25.2.92 WK IN 495524N, 005348E [EUR], COVERED WITH LESS THAN 20MTRS. (BREST NM 92 06 25). CHART AS DW. - NM 709/92. 28.11.06 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 4955.350N, 0053.720E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7417 [2ND EDN 2006, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2148. 14.6.07 LIES IN 4955.345N, 0053.719E [WGD]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
SANK AFTER SNAGGING ANOTHER WK.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 55.345 N,0 53.719 E
Les Deux Beaufs on Wreck Map
Les Deux Beaufs Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the LES DEUX BEAUFS wreck located?
The LES DEUX BEAUFS wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.345 N,0 53.719 E.
How deep is the seabed around the LES DEUX BEAUFS?
The seabed around the LES DEUX BEAUFS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.
When did the LES DEUX BEAUFS sink?
The LES DEUX BEAUFS sank on Jun 17, 1991.
When was the wreck of the LES DEUX BEAUFS discovered?
The wreck of the LES DEUX BEAUFS was discovered in 1991.
What country did the LES DEUX BEAUFS belong to?
The LES DEUX BEAUFS belonged to FR.
What type of wreck is the LES DEUX BEAUFS?
The LES DEUX BEAUFS is classified as a fishing vessel.
General Comments
ON PORT SIDE