Papy Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Papy Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 19.04 N,0 4.91 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 30 m |
| Water Depth | 45 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PAPY |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | FR |
| Length | 17 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 27, 1993 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1993 |
| Last Detection Year | 2014 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | HH226/420/01 24.2.93 HH226/420/01 24.2.93 SANK 8 MILES SE OF GREENWICH BUOY IN APPROX 501900N, 000500E [OGB]. WOODEN VESSEL 17MTRS IN LENGTH. (CHERBOURG AV 036/93; DOVER CG, TLX DTD 26.1.93). CHART AS USC PA 30MTRS. - NM 795/93. 30.12.99 30.12.99 SHOWN AS USC PD 30MTRS ON FR INT 1704 [1998 EDN]. NE 2451. 21.1.14 21.1.14 NOT LOCATED 10.2013 USING M/B. (GARDLINE SURVEY, HI 1416). ASSUMED BROKEN UP. AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 21, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT OF WOOD. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH JAPANESE M TANKER 'FUYOH MARU'. (LL).
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- Dagana Wreck 3260.5 M
- Tortona Wreck 3550.1 M
- Other Wreck 14697 5282.5 M
- Fishing Vessel Wreck 16740 6215 M
- Petit Forban Wreck 6647 M
- Steam Ship Wreck 57149 6982.8 M
- U 413 (Possibly) Wreck 7687.5 M
- La Cygogne Wreck 7940.3 M
- La Cycogne (Probably) Wreck 8783.2 M
General Comments
WOODEN HULL