Petit Cachalot Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Petit cachalot Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 53.038 N,3 53.069 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.883967
  • Longitude: -3.884483
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETIT CACHALOT
Type stern trawler
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4287/77 17.4.80 SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS CENTRED AROUND 495300N, 035300W. (RCC PLYMOUTH SIG DTD 3.4.80). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/059/01 14.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

28.3.80 REPORTED MISSING. LAST COMMUNICATION 28.3.80, WHEN WIND WESTERLY FORCE 9-11. NO TRACE DURING SUBSEQUENT SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the PETIT CACHALOT wreck located?

The PETIT CACHALOT wreck is located at coordinates 49 53.038 N,3 53.069 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PETIT CACHALOT?

The seabed around the PETIT CACHALOT lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the PETIT CACHALOT sink?

The PETIT CACHALOT sank on Mar 28, 1980.

When was the wreck of the PETIT CACHALOT discovered?

The wreck of the PETIT CACHALOT was discovered in 1980.

What country did the PETIT CACHALOT belong to?

The PETIT CACHALOT belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the PETIT CACHALOT?

The PETIT CACHALOT is classified as a stern trawler.

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