Other Wreck 22495

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 22.79 N,0 40.207 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.379833
  • Longitude: -0.670117
Water Depth 15 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 May 12, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater obstruction located off the coast of Normandy, France, at coordinates 49 22.79 N, 0 40.207 W. This site is identified as a magnetic anomaly first recorded during a December 1993 survey. Sonar imagery reveals a distinct black blotch indicating an underwater wreck or debris field, currently resting at a general depth of 15 meters. The site remains partially surveyed and is noted for its historical significance regarding the D-Day overlay. The wreck is not documented on French nautical chart 6927 (1994 edition) and is held in the database primarily for filing and navigational awareness.

Surveying Details

HH351/510/02 12.5.94 HH351/510/02 12.5.94 MAGNETIC ANOMALY IN 492251N, 004007.6W [EUR]. BLACK BLOTCH ON SONAR. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (84/MHA NO146, SURVEYED DEC 1993). NOTED FOR D-DAY OVERLAY. PLOTS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6927 [1994 EDN]. NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

General Comments

MAGNETOMETER READING, NOT FULLY SURVEYED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 22.79 N,0 40.207 W
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