Other Wreck 22506

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 21.538 N,0 42.252 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.358967
  • Longitude: -0.704200
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
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck and obstruction data located off the coast of Normandy, France. This magnetic anomaly is recorded at coordinates 49 21.538 N, 0 42.252 W in the English Channel. Surveyed in December 1993, this site is identified as a magnetic anomaly and is noted for its relevance to D-Day historical overlays. The obstruction is situated in a general water depth of 11 meters. Please note this site has not been fully surveyed and is currently listed for filing purposes only. It does not appear on standard navigation charts such as the French 6927 1994 edition. Researchers and maritime historians tracking D-Day wreckage or underwater obstructions should reference these coordinates for location study.

Surveying Details

HH351/510/02 12.5.94 HH351/510/02 12.5.94 MAGNETIC ANOMALY IN 492135.9N, 004210.3W [EUR]. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (84/MHA NO135, SURVEYED DEC 1993). NOTED FOR D-DAY OVERLAY. NOT SHOWN, PLOTS 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 21.538 N,0 42.252 W
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