Les Marquises Wreck

Field Value
Status lifted
Les marquises Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 54.549 N,1 58.315 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.909150
  • Longitude: -1.971917
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LES MARQUISES
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 2011
Original Detection Year 2011
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details SEP 2011/000059498 5.4.11 OBSTN IN 4854.50N, 0159.40E [WGD]. NO FISHING/TRAWLING/ANCHORING OR DREDGING AT THIS POSN. (AVURNAV CHERBOURG 40/11). NCA. SEP 2011/000069886 11.4.11 NOW IN 4855.549N, 0158.315W [WGD]. (AVURNAV CHERBOURG 43/11). NCA. 27.4.11 AVURNAV 43/11 CANCELLED. (COMAR MANCH, SIGNAL DTD 27.4.11). ASSUMED LIFTED. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2011

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH HIGH SPEED FERRY CONDOR VITESSE (5007 TONS, BUILT 1997) IN FOG. CREW OF 3 RECOVERED, ONE MAN LATER DIED.

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FAQ

Where is the LES MARQUISES wreck located?

The LES MARQUISES wreck is located at coordinates 48 54.549 N,1 58.315 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LES MARQUISES?

The seabed around the LES MARQUISES lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the LES MARQUISES sink?

The LES MARQUISES sank on Mar 28, 2011.

When was the wreck of the LES MARQUISES discovered?

The wreck of the LES MARQUISES was discovered in 2011.

What country did the LES MARQUISES belong to?

The LES MARQUISES belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the LES MARQUISES?

The LES MARQUISES is classified as a fishing vessel.

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