Marie-Anne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marie-anne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
46 9.192 N,1 15.18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.153200
  • Longitude: -1.253000
Wreck Depth 2.5 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIE-ANNE
Type drifter
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers E CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(3)10S, 'MARIE-ANNE' CLOSE E
Last Amended Date May 3, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Marie-Anne is an underwater obstruction located at coordinates 46 9.192 N, 1 15.18 W. Historically documented by the UK Hydrographic Office and French nautical authorities, the wreck has undergone several depth surveys and positional updates since its initial discovery in 1947. Over the decades, the depth over the wreck has been recorded at various measurements, including 1.75 fathoms, 3.3 meters, and a later update establishing the least depth at 2.5 meters. The site has historically been marked by various navigational aids, including east and west buoys, red buoys, and an east cardinal pillar light buoy flashing Q(3)10S positioned close to the east of the wreck.

Surveying Details

H5975/47 11.9.47 WK 1.75FMS WITH BUOYS E AND W. (FRENCH NM 31 3039 47). - NM 2376/47. H1208/48 3.3.48 BUOYS MARKING WK REMOVED. (FRENCH NM 2 111 48). - NM 441/48. H1208/48 12.10.48 G CAN BUOY IN 460912N, 011514W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 25 030 50). - NM 1975/50. H1208/48 12.12.53 MOVE G CAN BUOY TO CLOSE ESE OF WK. (FRENCH NM 53 39 36). - NM 2936/53. H2433/61 4.12.61 AMEND BUOY TO RED. (FRENCH NM 61 40 17). - NM 2467/61. H4245/65 19.8.70 WK NOW IN 460913N, 011512W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 70 15 02). - NM BLOCK. 3.8.84 WK 3.3MTRS IN 460915N, 011506W [EUR] MARKED BY E CARD LT BUOY, Q(3)10S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2743. 16.10.95 SHOWN AS WK PA 3.3MTRS, WITH MARKER BUOY, IN 460915N, 011506W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6468 [1995 EDN]. NCA. HH353/520/03 29.9.98 NOW WK 2.5MTRS. (FRENCH NM 98 37 16). BR STD. 13.7.99 SHOWN AS WK 2.5MTRS MARKED BY E CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(3)10S, 'MARIE-ANNE' CLOSE E ON FRENCH 7413 [1998 EDN]. NC 2743. 30.9.04 SHOWN IN 4609.192N, 0115.180W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7413 [INT 1844] [2ND EDN 2002, 1:15,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2743.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 46 9.192 N,1 15.18 W
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FAQ

Where is the MARIE-ANNE wreck located?

The MARIE-ANNE wreck is located at coordinates 46 9.192 N,1 15.18 W.

How deep is the MARIE-ANNE and where exactly is it located?

The MARIE-ANNE lies at a depth of about 2.5 meters and is located at coordinates 46 9.192 N,1 15.18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIE-ANNE?

The seabed around the MARIE-ANNE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MARIE-ANNE discovered?

The wreck of the MARIE-ANNE was discovered in 1947.

What type of wreck is the MARIE-ANNE?

The MARIE-ANNE is classified as a drifter.