Pointe Du Hoc Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pointe du hoc Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 21.34 N,0 37.68 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.355667
  • Longitude: -0.628000
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POINTE DU HOC
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 6.4 m
Tonnage 42
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 18.8.94 18.8.94 WK, LEAST DEPTH LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 492124N, 003736W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1993, NO.14590804). NCA, COVERED BY DW IN SAME POSN ON NC 2136 [SEE WK RECORD 24442]. 5.11.01 5.11.01 NOT SHOWN ON BA 2136 [1997 EDN], COVERED BY FOUL AREA [SEE WK RECORD 60094].
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2001

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED IN DECEMBER 1991 DURING OPERATION MELLICK. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1993).

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FAQ

Where is the POINTE DU HOC wreck located?

The POINTE DU HOC wreck is located at coordinates 49 21.34 N,0 37.68 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POINTE DU HOC?

The seabed around the POINTE DU HOC lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the POINTE DU HOC discovered?

The wreck of the POINTE DU HOC was discovered in 1991.

What country did the POINTE DU HOC belong to?

The POINTE DU HOC belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the POINTE DU HOC?

The POINTE DU HOC had a tonnage of 42 tons.

What type of wreck is the POINTE DU HOC?

The POINTE DU HOC is classified as a fishing vessel.

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