Other Wreck 13400

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 27.727 N,1 4.193 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.462117
  • Longitude: -1.069883
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jun 12, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located off the coast of Normandy, France, in the English Channel at coordinates 49 27.727 N, 1 4.193 W. This maritime obstruction is identified as the upturned shell of a round-keeled vessel. Historical survey data describes the site as a wreckage with a least depth of less than 20 meters. The position has been verified through historical survey records, including diver investigations and TORAN positioning, noting a general water depth of approximately 13 meters. The wreck is situated in a region where maritime charts, specifically NC 2613, denote its presence alongside nearby underwater obstructions. This site is documented in international wreck records for navigational safety and underwater surveying.

Surveying Details

H1310/88 7.3.88 UPTURNED SHELL OF ROUND KEELED VESSEL, FIXED BY TORAN IN 492759N, 010511W. (J COULON, 20.12.87). NCA. H2340/87 14.7.88 WK, LEAST DEPTH LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 492747N, 010407W. (BREST NM 88 24 22). NC 2613. 17.5.90 WK, LEAST DEPTH LESS THAN 20MTRS IN 492747N, 010407W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS BY TORAN & DIVER. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14591233 [CORR TO JAN 1990]). SHOWN IN CONJUNCTION WITH WK CLOSE NW. NC 2613. 7.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 4927.726N, 0104.200W.

General Comments

LIES UPSIDE DOWN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 27.727 N,1 4.193 W
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