Sauternes Or Cerons Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Sauternes or cerons Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 53 N,0 48.087 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.883333
  • Longitude: 0.801450
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAUTERNES OR CERONS
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck known as Sauternes or Cerons is an underwater obstruction located at coordinates 49 53 N, 0 48.087 E in the English Channel off the coast of France. Originally recorded as a merchant vessel, the site was later reported to contain explosives, prompting maritime authorities to establish a restricted area with a 200-meter radius. Current navigation charts and hydrographic surveys classify the wreck as a dangerous submerged obstruction with a position approximate designation. Due to the presence of hazardous cargo, underwater activities including diving are strictly prohibited at the wreck site.

Surveying Details

H6400/50 H6400/50 ST IN 495303N, 004807E. (PARIS NM 33 006 50). - NM 1954/50. 2.7.81 2.7.81 STATED AS 'SAUTERNES', MERCHANT VESSEL, IN 495303N, 004810E [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976 NO.18090010). 15.4.86 15.4.86 SHOWN AS ST IN 495303N, 004810E [EUR]. NE 2147. HH351/470/02 3.8.94 HH351/470/02 3.8.94 REPORTED TO CONTAIN EXPLOSIVES. 200MTR RADIUS RESTRICTED AREA ESTABLISHED. (FRENCH NM 94 29 04). BR STD. 28.11.06 28.11.06 SHOWN AS ST PA IN 4953.000N, 0048.087E [WGD], RESTRICTED AREA NOT SHOWN, ON FRENCH 7417 [2ND EDN 2006, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2148. 4.8.10 SEP 2010/00012402 & SEP 2010000133390 4.8.10 UNDERWATER ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED AT WK. (FRENCH NM 29/04/10). AMEND TO ST PA DIVING PROHIBITED. - NM 4600/10.

General Comments

CONTAINS EXPLOSIVES

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FAQ

Where is the SAUTERNES OR CERONS wreck located?

The SAUTERNES OR CERONS wreck is located at coordinates 49 53 N,0 48.087 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAUTERNES OR CERONS?

The seabed around the SAUTERNES OR CERONS lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the SAUTERNES OR CERONS sink?

The SAUTERNES OR CERONS sank on Jan 1, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SAUTERNES OR CERONS discovered?

The wreck of the SAUTERNES OR CERONS was discovered in 1950.

What country did the SAUTERNES OR CERONS belong to?

The SAUTERNES OR CERONS belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the SAUTERNES OR CERONS?

The SAUTERNES OR CERONS is classified as a steam ship.

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