Sirius Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sirius Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.25 N,1 33.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.737500
  • Longitude: 1.561667
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIRIUS
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Sirius shipwreck is an underwater obstruction located at coordinates 50 44.25 N, 1 33.7 E in the English Channel near the coast of France. Historical hydrographic surveys and notice to mariners data document the wreck position near the Grande Armee Column. Chart updates note that the site has been amended to dead and is not shown on recent French charts, with previous designations of dangerous wreck and associated green conical light buoys having been erased from official navigational charts.

Surveying Details

H3378/24 15.5.24 DW IN POSN 262.5DEGS, 4020MTRS FROM GRANDE ARMEE COLUMN. (PARIS NM 52/961). CHART AS DW (1924) IN 504415N, 013342E WITH G CONL BUOY CLOSE W. H5798/24 26.8.24 AMEND TO ST WITH G CONL BUOY FG (1924). (PARIS NM 85/1648). BR STD. H5798/24 ERASE WK AND LT BUOY FROM CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 29.3.82 NOT SHOWN ON RECENT FR CHARTS. AMENDED TO DEAD.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 44.25 N,1 33.7 E
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FAQ

Where is the SIRIUS wreck located?

The SIRIUS wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.25 N,1 33.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIRIUS?

The seabed around the SIRIUS lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SIRIUS discovered?

The wreck of the SIRIUS was discovered in 1924.

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