Pourquoi Pas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pourquoi pas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
47 43.698 N,4 19.669 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.728300
  • Longitude: -4.327817
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POURQUOI PAS
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH353/430/02 4.3.98 FV 'POURQUOI PAS' SUNK IN 474345N, 0419360W. (FRENCH TNM 98 03 03). NCA. HH353/430/02 4.3.98 NDW IN 474345N, 041936W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 98 07 07). BR STD. HH353/430/03 23.12.98 WK USC 53MTRS IN 4743.700N, 0419.600W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 98 49 16). BR STD. 22.6.04 SHOWN IN 4743.750N, 0419.580W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7146 [1993 EDN CORRECT TO NM 46/04/03, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. 2009/000013306 17.3.09 WK USC PD 53MTRS SHOWN IN 4743.698N, 0419.669W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7146 [3RD EDN 2009, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2020
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FAQ

Where is the POURQUOI PAS wreck located?

The POURQUOI PAS wreck is located at coordinates 47 43.698 N,4 19.669 W.

How deep is the POURQUOI PAS and where exactly is it located?

The POURQUOI PAS lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 47 43.698 N,4 19.669 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POURQUOI PAS?

The seabed around the POURQUOI PAS lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the POURQUOI PAS discovered?

The wreck of the POURQUOI PAS was discovered in 1998.

What country did the POURQUOI PAS belong to?

The POURQUOI PAS belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the POURQUOI PAS?

The POURQUOI PAS is classified as a fishing vessel.