Ouessantine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ouessantine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 31.372 N,4 48.29 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.522867
  • Longitude: -4.804833
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OUESSANTINE
Type launch
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H1271/78 7.11.79 DW SHOWN IN 483127N, 044820W [EUR] ON FRENCH 5721. BR STD. 1.5.84 WK OF PICKET BOAT 'OUESSANTINE' IN 483126N, 044812W [EUR], GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14584227). NC 3345. H1271/85 13.8.86 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 5287 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. 14.11.88 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 7094 [1988 EDN]. NC 1432. 22.5.90 FRENCH MOTOR LAUNCH 'OUESSANTINE' IN 483126N, 044812W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14584227). SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 7122 [1989 EDN]. NCA. SEP 2008/000025419 27.3.08 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 4831.372N, 0448.290W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7122 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:25,000]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2019
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 31.372 N,4 48.29 W
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FAQ

Where is the OUESSANTINE wreck located?

The OUESSANTINE wreck is located at coordinates 48 31.372 N,4 48.29 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OUESSANTINE?

The seabed around the OUESSANTINE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the OUESSANTINE discovered?

The wreck of the OUESSANTINE was discovered in 1979.

What country did the OUESSANTINE belong to?

The OUESSANTINE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the OUESSANTINE?

The OUESSANTINE is classified as a launch.