Magicien Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Magicien Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 44.927 N,1 39.089 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.748783
  • Longitude: -1.651483
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAGICIEN
Type trawler
Flag FR
Tonnage 49
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.1.73 2.1.73 VESSEL DEVELOPED LEAK WHEN 10 MILES NNW OF CAP DE LA HAGUE. SANK WHEN 2 MILES FROM CHERBOURG ROADS. (LLOYDS, VOL.210). H5493/69 8.3.73 H5493/69 8.3.73 WK IN 494459N, 013906W. (BREST NM 73 03 07). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 12.3.84 12.3.84 WK OF TRAWLER/DRIFTER 'MAGICIEN' IN 494459N, 013901W [EUR] IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 22.9.88 22.9.88 POSN NOW 494459N, 013900.5W [EUR] [+/-500MTRS]. USC 36MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988). AMEND TO USC 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NC 2669. 14.6.90 14.6.90 SHOWN AS USC PD 36MTRS IN 494459N, 013901W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7092 [1988 EDN]. HH351/530/01 10.6.92 HH351/530/01 10.6.92 DELETED. (BREST NM 92 21 31). AMENDED TO ABEY. - NM 1895/92. 20.4.99 20.4.99 POSN 4944.987N, 0139.009W [EUR]. SHOWN AS NON VALID. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 28, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SPRANG A LEAK NORTH OF CAP DE LA HAGUE. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK EN ROUTE TO CHERBOURG. (LLOYDS VOL.210).

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FAQ

Where is the MAGICIEN wreck located?

The MAGICIEN wreck is located at coordinates 49 44.927 N,1 39.089 W.

How deep is the MAGICIEN and where exactly is it located?

The MAGICIEN lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 49 44.927 N,1 39.089 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAGICIEN?

The seabed around the MAGICIEN lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the MAGICIEN sink?

The MAGICIEN sank on Dec 23, 1972.

When was the wreck of the MAGICIEN discovered?

The wreck of the MAGICIEN was discovered in 1972.

What country did the MAGICIEN belong to?

The MAGICIEN belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the MAGICIEN?

The MAGICIEN had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAGICIEN?

The MAGICIEN is classified as a trawler.

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