Other Wreck 22469

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 21.742 N,0 38.903 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.362367
  • Longitude: -0.648383
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located at 49 21.742 N, 0 38.903 W off the coast of Normandy, France. This underwater obstruction sits in a general depth of 11 meters and features a structural height of 3.3 meters above the seabed. The wreckage consists of two crossed pieces of debris. The site has been identified via sonar and magnetometer readings and is noted for its proximity to historical D-Day landing areas. This obstruction remains an important navigational feature for mariners operating in the waters near the French coastline.

Surveying Details

HH351/510/02 12.5.94 HH351/510/02 12.5.94 WK IN 492148.1N, 003849.4W [EUR]. HEIGHT BY SONAR 3.3MTRS ABOVE SEABED. LYING IN TWO CROSSED PIECES. MAGNETOMETER READING, NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (84/MHA NO177, SURVEYED DEC 1993). NOTED FOR D-DAY OVERLAY. NOT SHOWN, PLOTS WITHIN DANGER LINE EXTENDED NW FROM WK 6.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS, ON FRENCH 6927 [1994 EDN]. NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

General Comments

MAGNETOMETER READING, NOT FULLY SURVEYED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 21.742 N,0 38.903 W
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