Petit Forban Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Petit forban Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 20.987 N,0 9.629 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.349783
  • Longitude: 0.160483
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETIT FORBAN
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 16.8 m
Sonar Length 27
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1983
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0020.0,,001.5,315
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.2.83 SANK IN 502100N, 000700E. (LL, 23.2.83). NCA YET. H2595/80 7.3.83 CHART AS SW 33MTRS [18FMS] IN 502059N, 000944E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H4722/79 28.7.83 NOW REPD AS WK, LEAST DEPTH GREATER THAN 30MTRS, IN 502106N, 000924E [EUR]. (BREST NM 23/23/83). H4722/79 21.5.85 WK LOCATED IN 502057N, 000942E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.2 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. (SIG DTD 29.4.85). NCA. H2350/85 17.2.86 EXAM'D 19.9.86 IN 502058N, 000942E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.3 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.9MTRS, LENGTH 15MTRS. LYING 090/270DEGS. POSSIBLY A SMALL FV OR YACHT WITH MAST STANDING UPRIGHT. (NP 1008, HI 317B). RETAIN SW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/05 14.5.92 LOCATED IN 502048N, 000930E [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). NCA. 20.1.14 EXAM'D 6.10.13 IN 5020.987N, 0009.629E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.06 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 20MTRS TOWARDS 315 DEGS. LENGTH 27MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 5MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1416).
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2014

Circumstances of loss

25.2.83 CAPSIZED AND SANK. (LL, 23, 24 & 25.2.83).

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABLY INVERTED

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FAQ

Where is the PETIT FORBAN wreck located?

The PETIT FORBAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 20.987 N,0 9.629 E.

How deep is the PETIT FORBAN and where exactly is it located?

The PETIT FORBAN lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 50 20.987 N,0 9.629 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PETIT FORBAN?

The seabed around the PETIT FORBAN lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the PETIT FORBAN sink?

The PETIT FORBAN sank on Feb 22, 1983.

When was the wreck of the PETIT FORBAN discovered?

The wreck of the PETIT FORBAN was discovered in 1983.

What country did the PETIT FORBAN belong to?

The PETIT FORBAN belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the PETIT FORBAN?

The PETIT FORBAN is classified as a trawler.