L'uranie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
L'uranie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34.51 S,58 2.76 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.575167
  • Longitude: -58.046000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name L'URANIE
Type corvette
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1820
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 3.3.70 STRUCK URANIE ROCK & BEACHED IN URANIE BAY, IN APPROX 513230S, 574500W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H2020/81 19.4.83 LOCAL INFORMATION INDICATES VESSEL BROKEN UP SEVERAL YEARS AGO. LARGE AMOUNT OF OLD SHIP'S TIMBERS REMAIN ON BEACH OF URANIE BAY. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 1/81-19). NCA. 8.11.91 VESSEL LIES IN THE KELP THAT STRETCHES EASTWARDS FROM LONG ISLAND HOUSE & CANNOT BE SEEN. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985). NCA, POSN 513430S, 580230W APPROX FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON A SCIENTIFIC VOYAGE. DAMAGED WHEN SHE STRUCK OUTERMOST OF VOLUNTEER ROCKS. SHE WAS FINALLY BEACHED IN URANIE BAY, NOW NAMED AFTER HER. BERKELEY SOUND. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

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FAQ

Where is the L'URANIE wreck located?

The L'URANIE wreck is located at coordinates 51 34.51 S,58 2.76 W.

How deep is the seabed around the L'URANIE?

The seabed around the L'URANIE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the L'URANIE discovered?

The wreck of the L'URANIE was discovered in 1820.

What country did the L'URANIE belong to?

The L'URANIE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the L'URANIE?

The L'URANIE is classified as a corvette.

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