Purfina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Purfina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 29.2 N,0 4.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.486667
  • Longitude: 0.078333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PURFINA
Flag FR
Tonnage 603
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1944
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details 8.6.40 DW LIES 167DEGS, 1.63MIN FROM CAP DE LA HEVE LT IN 492912N, 000442E. - (P)FNM 1454/40. 30.7.40 CHART AS DW. - NM 1883/40. 20.10.44 DELETE FROM ALL CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 2248/44. H4903/75 21.11.77 COR WITH FRENCH EXCHANGE INFO DTD 18.10.76.
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2001
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 29.2 N,0 4.7 E
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FAQ

Where is the PURFINA wreck located?

The PURFINA wreck is located at coordinates 49 29.2 N,0 4.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PURFINA?

The seabed around the PURFINA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the PURFINA sink?

The PURFINA sank on Jun 3, 1940.

When was the wreck of the PURFINA discovered?

The wreck of the PURFINA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the PURFINA belong to?

The PURFINA belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the PURFINA?

The PURFINA had a tonnage of 603 tons.

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