Porte Duciel Wreck
| Field |
Value |
Porte duciel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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48 19.395 N,4 27.96 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 48.323250
- Longitude: -4.466000
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| Wreck Depth |
14.2 m
|
| Water Depth |
15 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
PORTE DUCIEL |
|
Type
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fishing vessel
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture |
Rock |
| Original Detection Year |
1977 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
May 2, 2018 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The underwater wreck known as PORTE DUCIEL is located at coordinates 48 19.395 N, 4 27.96 W. Hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office and French nautical authorities document the site history and depth changes. The obstruction was historically recorded with general depths around 5 meters before being updated in subsequent French editions and Notices to Mariners. Modern hydrographic surveys classify the site as an underwater obstruction with a recorded depth of 14.2 meters located at the updated position of 48 19.395 N, 04 27.960 W using WGD datum.
Surveying Details
12.8.77 ST IN 481929N, 042750W. GEN DEPTH ABOUT 5MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS,18.10.76). 22.11.79 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 6678 [1979 EDN]. BR STD. H1940/82 5.2.82 SHOWN AS ST ON FRENCH 6427 [1981 EDN]. BR STD. H3895/72 3.2.83 NOW DW PA. (FRENCH NM 82 51 33). BR STD. H1940/80 25.7.86 OBSTN 13.7MTRS IN 481927.2N, 042753W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 86 25 26). BR STD. 16.4.96 SHOWN AS OBSTN 14.2MTRS ON FRENCH 7401 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. 26.11.08 SHOWN IN 4819.393N, 0427.969W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7400 & 7401 [INT 1832] [2008 EDNS, 2ND SCALE ADOPTIONS]. NE'S 3427 & 3429. SEP 2015/000178816 7.9.15 SHOWN AS OBSTN 14.2MTRS IN 4819.395N, 0427.960W [WGD] ON FR 7397 [ED4, DTD 1.1.15]. AMEND OBSTN 14.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
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48 19.395 N,4 27.96 W
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FAQ
Where is the PORTE DUCIEL wreck located?
The PORTE DUCIEL wreck is located at coordinates 48 19.395 N,4 27.96 W.
How deep is the PORTE DUCIEL and where exactly is it located?
The PORTE DUCIEL lies at a depth of about 14.2 meters and is located at coordinates 48 19.395 N,4 27.96 W.
How deep is the seabed around the PORTE DUCIEL?
The seabed around the PORTE DUCIEL lies at approximately 15 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the PORTE DUCIEL discovered?
The wreck of the PORTE DUCIEL was discovered in 1977.
What type of wreck is the PORTE DUCIEL?
The PORTE DUCIEL is classified as a fishing vessel.