Louison Bobet Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Louison bobet Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 58.627 N,6 11.395 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 69.5 m |
| Water Depth | 70 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | LOUISON BOBET |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | FR |
| Tonnage | 8 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 4, 1965 |
| Original Detection Year | 1965 |
| Last Detection Year | 2016 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H2922/65 23.8.65 H2922/65 23.8.65 SANK IN 495830N, 061120W. (LL AND HM COASTGUARD, ST MARYS). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/499/01 29.1.91 HH090/499/01 29.1.91 NOT FOUND. (THMR LTD, HI 499). DELETED. BR STD. SEP2016/000143596 18.11.2016 EXAM'D 05.06.16; IN 4958.627N, 0611.395W [WGD]. COULD ONLY LOCATE A NUMBER OF FRAGMENTS OF DEBRIS. THEIR APPEARANCE DID NOT SUGGEST THAT THEY HAD ORIGINATED FROM A VESSEL. (MMT, HI 1470). CONFIRMED DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 18, 2016 |
Circumstances of loss
STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT AND SANK WITHIN 45 MINUTES. (LL).
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- King Cadwallan Wreck 4026.5 M
- Forester Wreck 5405 M
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General Comments
WOODEN HULL