Petit Pierre Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Petit pierre Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.346 N,0 56.89 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.922433
  • Longitude: 0.948167
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETIT PIERRE
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 28
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Petit Pierre is located in the English Channel at coordinates 49 55.346 N, 0 56.89 E. This underwater obstruction, historically recorded as a wreck, has been surveyed multiple times with varying positional data, including previous reports of a wreck 1 meter deep at 49 56.24N, 00 56.58E and a Deep Water Protected Area (DWPA) designation at 49 56.400N, 00 56.967E. The current accepted position for the Petit Pierre wreck is 49 55.346 N, 0 56.89 E. Mariners and divers should note the site as an underwater navigational hazard in the English Channel region.

Surveying Details

15.2.93 WK 1MTR IN 495624N, 005658E [EUR]. (FR WK RECORDS 1992 NO 18090232). NE 2147. 6.4.01 SHOWN AS DWPA IN 4956.400N, 0056.967E [EUR] ON FR 7417 [1998 EDN]. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 4955.346N, 0056.890E.

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED DURING OPERATION 'MELLICK'.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 55.346 N,0 56.89 E
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FAQ

Where is the PETIT PIERRE wreck located?

The PETIT PIERRE wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.346 N,0 56.89 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PETIT PIERRE?

The seabed around the PETIT PIERRE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PETIT PIERRE discovered?

The wreck of the PETIT PIERRE was discovered in 1992.

What country did the PETIT PIERRE belong to?

The PETIT PIERRE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the PETIT PIERRE?

The PETIT PIERRE had a tonnage of 28 tons.

What type of wreck is the PETIT PIERRE?

The PETIT PIERRE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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