Other Wreck 13819

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 8.988 N,4 58.081 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.149800
  • Longitude: -4.968017
Water Depth 70 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 Rock
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located in the Bay of Biscay at coordinates 48 8.988 N, 4 58.081 W. This maritime obstruction is officially charted as a wreck showing 20 meters clear (WK USC PD 20MTRS). Historically recorded in various hydrographic surveys as a non-dangerous wreck (NDW) and later confirmed as an underwater wreck, the site is recognized on international nautical charts including French 7066 and French 7172. The position 48 8.988 N, 4 58.081 W is based on WGD datum. Mariners should note the wreck remains at a depth of 20 meters below the surface.

Surveying Details

15.9.93 SHOWN AS NDW IN 480910N, 045745W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6989 [1992 EDN]. BR STD. 10.1.00 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 4809.04N, 0458.00W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7172 [1998 EDN]. NC 2350. SEP 2008/000048875 10.9.08 SHOWN AS WKS USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7076 [1ST EDN 2008, 1:350,000, 3RD SCALE]. COVERS [25646] CLOSE W. AMEND WK USC PD 20MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2009000084718 18.2.10 SHOWN AS NDW IN 4808.988N, 0458.081W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006, CORRECT TO NM 25-37-09, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE], & AS WK USC PD 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7172 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE]. ACCEPT WK USC PD 20MTRS. BR STD.

General Comments

UK NM 2503/19

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