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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 2, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck of the French motor launch Ouessantine is located off the coast of Brittany, France, near the island of Ushant. The wreck sits at coordinates 48 31.372 N, 4 48.29 W in the Iroise Sea. Survey records indicate the vessel is a dangerous wreck (DW) with a general depth of 5 meters. Historical survey data from the UK Hydrographic Office notes the site as a picket boat or motor launch, with positions historically recorded as PA (Position Approximate) due to the 100-meter accuracy range identified in French wreck records. The site remains a navigational hazard for maritime traffic in the region, identified on official French nautical charts including chart 7122.
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.
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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.