Marie-Galante Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Marie-galante Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 7.967 N,0 11.162 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.132783
- Longitude: -0.186033
|
| Wreck Depth |
35 m
|
| Water Depth |
49 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MARIE-GALANTE |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1979 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
national HO authority radio navigational warning |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 28, 2016 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
UK Hydrographic Office survey records for the underwater shipwreck Marie-Galante located at coordinates 50 7.967 N, 0 11.162 W in the English Channel. Historical survey data from 1979 to 2016 details the positioning of the submerged obstruction, noting a depth of 35 meters. The wreck is charted as a dangerous underwater obstruction with positional updates derived from French hydrographic records.
Surveying Details
H3051/75 28.9.79 SANK IN 500802N, 001106W. (CHERBOURG AVURNAV 368/79). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 3.5.91 NO LONGER CHARTED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2450. 24.7.92 THIS WK WAS RECORDED IN 1986 FRENCH WK RECORDS AS BEING IN 500858N, 001033W [SEE 19779], HOWEVER WK IN THIS POSN HAS SINCE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS THE 'WARILDA' [SEE 19800]. THE 'MARIE-GALANTE' NO LONGER APPEARS IN FRENCH WK RECORDS [RECEIVED 1992]. NO WK IS SHOWN IN 500802N, 001106W ON FRENCH 6857 [1986 EDN]. 26.11.98 NDW PD SHOWN IN 500802N, 001106W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6857 [1997 EDN]. NC 2613. OGB POSN FOR LARGER SCALE 2450: 500756.5N, 001105.5W. SEP 2007/000035208 1.8.07 WK USC PD 35MTRS SHOWN IN 5008.01N, 0011.16W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6857 [3RD EDN '07]. BR STD. SEP 2016/000164367 28.9.16 SHOWN AS USC(PD) 35MTRS IN 5007.967N, 0011.162W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6968. (EDN 4, COR TO 21.6.16). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
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50 7.967 N,0 11.162 W
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FAQ
Where is the MARIE-GALANTE wreck located?
The MARIE-GALANTE wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.967 N,0 11.162 W.
How deep is the MARIE-GALANTE and where exactly is it located?
The MARIE-GALANTE lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 50 7.967 N,0 11.162 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MARIE-GALANTE?
The seabed around the MARIE-GALANTE lies at approximately 49 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the MARIE-GALANTE discovered?
The wreck of the MARIE-GALANTE was discovered in 1979.
What country did the MARIE-GALANTE belong to?
The MARIE-GALANTE belonged to FR.
What type of wreck is the MARIE-GALANTE?
The MARIE-GALANTE is classified as a trawler.