Other Wreck 22582

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
47 46.9 N,6 38.758 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.781667
  • Longitude: -6.645967
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreckage and non-dangerous obstruction located at coordinates 47 46.9 N, 6 38.758 W situated in the Bay of Biscay. This submerged site was first recorded in 1960 and is charted as a non-dangerous wreck (NDW) in a general water depth of 165 meters. Historical maritime survey data confirms the position accuracy of the wreckage is within 1 meter. The obstruction has been documented across multiple French hydrographic charts including FR 4735 and FR 6989. The site remains a registered navigational hazard for mariners in the region, identified in maritime records under reference number 14576005.

Surveying Details

1.4.76 1.4.76 SHOWN AS NDW IN 474700N, 063830W [EUR] ON FR 4735 [4TH EDN]. 18.7.86 18.7.86 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 6989 [1986 EDN]. 28.3.90 28.3.90 WRECKAGE IN 474700N, 063839.5W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. NON-DANGEROUS IN GEN DEPTH 165MTRS. FIRST RECORDED IN 1960. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14576005). CHART AS NDW [EXISTING STS FOR PA]. NC 20. 4.11.08 4.11.08 NDW SHOWN ON FRENCH 7211 [4TH EDN' 08, 1:1000,000].

General Comments

Chart No: BA 20

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