Roi Des Iles Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Roi des iles Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
46 50.94 N,2 37.08 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 46.849000
- Longitude: -2.618000
|
| Wreck Depth |
28 m
|
| Water Depth |
45 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ROI DES ILES |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1969 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 31, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck ROI DES ILES is located in the Bay of Biscay off the coast of France at coordinates 46 50.94 N, 2 37.08 W. This underwater wreck site has been documented by the UK Hydrographic Office and French records with varying historical positioning. Originally reported as a non-dangerous wreck in 1969, subsequent surveys identified the vessel as a trawler or drifter named ROI DES ILES. The wreck sits in a general water depth of 38 meters with a clearance depth of 28 meters over the obstruction. The position accuracy is recorded as 1 meter. The site is charted as an underwater obstruction and remains a known feature for maritime navigation in this sector of the Bay of Biscay.
Surveying Details
H5350/53 25.4.69 NDW PA IN 465100N, 023700W. (PARIS NM 54 11 17). NCA. H1271/77 16.12.81 SHOWN AS WK, COVERED BY MORE THAN 20MTRS, IN 465057N, 023720W ON FRENCH 6789 [1981 EDN]. CHART AS WK USC PA 11FMS IN 465056N, 023720W. R/P. 10.3.89 TRAWLER/DRIFTER 'ROI DES ILES' IN 465100N, 023700W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. USC 28MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562016). CHART AS WK USC PA 28MTRS IN 465100N, 023700W [EUR]. NC 2646.
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FAQ
Where is the ROI DES ILES wreck located?
The ROI DES ILES wreck is located at coordinates 46 50.94 N,2 37.08 W.
How deep is the ROI DES ILES and where exactly is it located?
The ROI DES ILES lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 46 50.94 N,2 37.08 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ROI DES ILES?
The seabed around the ROI DES ILES lies at approximately 45 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the ROI DES ILES discovered?
The wreck of the ROI DES ILES was discovered in 1969.
What type of wreck is the ROI DES ILES?
The ROI DES ILES is classified as a trawler.