Placidas Faroult Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Placidas faroult Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.636 N,3 46.504 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.227267
  • Longitude: -3.775067
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PLACIDAS FAROULT
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 136
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01231/41 WRECK OF 'PLACIDAS FAROULT' REPORTED TO LIE WITHIN VICINITY OF BLACKSTONE ROCK. (CP 12208/41). H614/57 4.3.60 LOCAL FISHERMAN REPORTS THREE WRECKS, OTHER THAN 'HERZOGIN CECILIE' [18071], IN 501249.5N, 034701W, EXIST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MOUTH OF SALCOMBE HARBOUR. ONE LIES JUST BEHIND THE BLACKSTONE ROCKS AND IS JUST VISIBLE AT LW. IT IS BELIEVED TO BE REMAINS OF A SMALL COASTER OF 200 TO 300 TONS. NCA. H5413/60 21.5.62 BOW OF 'PLACIDAS FAROULT' LOCATED WITHIN 10FT OF ROCK BASE WITH ANCHOR CABLE STILL DRAPED OVER THE ROCK. HBR MASTER REPORTS VESSEL FOUNDERED IN A STORM. (BSAC). NCA. 2.4.82 STERN SECTION COMPLETE, WITH WHEELHOUSE, RUDDER, PROP AND HANDRAILS. FORWARD SECTION BROKEN UP. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL.II). POSN 501336N, 034626W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN A STORM.

General Comments

STERN SECTION COMPLETE, FORWARD SECTION BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the PLACIDAS FAROULT wreck located?

The PLACIDAS FAROULT wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.636 N,3 46.504 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PLACIDAS FAROULT?

The seabed around the PLACIDAS FAROULT lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the PLACIDAS FAROULT sink?

The PLACIDAS FAROULT sank on Dec 31, 1940.

When was the wreck of the PLACIDAS FAROULT discovered?

The wreck of the PLACIDAS FAROULT was discovered in 1940.

What country did the PLACIDAS FAROULT belong to?

The PLACIDAS FAROULT belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the PLACIDAS FAROULT?

The PLACIDAS FAROULT had a tonnage of 136 tons.

What type of wreck is the PLACIDAS FAROULT?

The PLACIDAS FAROULT is classified as a sailing vessel.

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