Roi Des Iles Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Roi des iles Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 47.527 N,0 24.078 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.792117
  • Longitude: 0.401300
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROI DES ILES
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 15.8 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1985
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Nov 28, 2006

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Roi Des Iles is an underwater wreck located at coordinates 49 47.527 N, 0 24.078 E in the English Channel near the French coast. This obstruction has a general depth of 13 meters with an unknown wreck clearance of less than 20 meters. Historical hydrographic survey records date the position accuracy to within 500 meters, noting the site as a dangerous wreck shown on nautical charts.

Surveying Details

H2981/78 17.6.85 H2981/78 17.6.85 DW IN 494735N, 002410E. (BREST NM 85 20 23). - NM 1720/85. 23.4.90 23.4.90 WK CLEARANCE UNKNOWN, LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 494735N, 002410E [EUR] POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. GEN DEPTH 13MTRS BY RADAR & VISUAL MEANS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS NO 18090169, CORRECT TO JAN 1990). NCA. 28.11.06 28.11.06 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 4947.527N, 0024.078E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7417 [2ND EDN 2006, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2148.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SANK WHILST IN TOW. (FR WK RECORDS).

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FAQ

Where is the ROI DES ILES wreck located?

The ROI DES ILES wreck is located at coordinates 49 47.527 N,0 24.078 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROI DES ILES?

The seabed around the ROI DES ILES lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the ROI DES ILES sink?

The ROI DES ILES sank on Feb 13, 1985.

When was the wreck of the ROI DES ILES discovered?

The wreck of the ROI DES ILES was discovered in 1985.

What country did the ROI DES ILES belong to?

The ROI DES ILES belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the ROI DES ILES?

The ROI DES ILES is classified as a trawler.

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