Madame Rififi Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Madame rififi Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 54.537 N,5 21.06 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 58 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MADAME RIFIFI |
| Type | yacht |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 11, 1982 |
| Original Detection Year | 1982 |
| Last Detection Year | 2005 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | H3160/69 20.9.82 H3160/69 20.9.82 SANK IN APPROX POSN 12M SE OF TATER-DU LTHO. (FALMOUTH MRCC SIG DTD 11.9.82). NCA. SMALL VESSEL. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. [ORIGINAL POSN QUOTED AS APPROX 505430N, 052100W]. 12.2.99 12.2.99 POSN AMENDED TO 4954.50N, 052100W TO AGREE APPROX POSN 12M SE OF TATER-DU LTHO. NCA. HH091/059/01 1.4.05 HH091/059/01 1.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
Circumstances of loss
13.9.82 STRUCK UNDERWATER OBJECT IN APPROX POSN 12M SE OF TATER-DU LTHO WHILE EN ROUTE FALMOUTH TO PADSTOW AND SUBSEQUENTLY SANK. (LL, 13.9.82).
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