Providencia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Providencia 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 PROVIDENCIA
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 18.3 m
Tonnage 73
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national HO/authority charts
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.14590800). SHOWN AS DW IN 492124N, 003736W ON FRENCH 6927 [1994 EDN]. NC 2136. SEE ALSO WK RECORDS [24619], [24620], [24623], [24624], [24622], [24626], [24625] & [24621] IN SAME POSN. 5.11.01 5.11.01 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7421 [2000 EDN]. 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).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 21.34 N,0 37.68 W
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FAQ

Where is the PROVIDENCIA wreck located?

The PROVIDENCIA wreck is located at coordinates 49 21.34 N,0 37.68 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PROVIDENCIA?

The seabed around the PROVIDENCIA lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PROVIDENCIA discovered?

The wreck of the PROVIDENCIA was discovered in 1991.

What country did the PROVIDENCIA belong to?

The PROVIDENCIA belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the PROVIDENCIA?

The PROVIDENCIA had a tonnage of 73 tons.

What type of wreck is the PROVIDENCIA?

The PROVIDENCIA is classified as a fishing vessel.