Soleil Levant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Soleil levant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 36.644 N,1 12.932 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.610733
  • Longitude: -1.215533
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOLEIL LEVANT
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 7.9 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the Soleil Levant is located underwater near Cherbourg and Brest off the coast of France at coordinates 49 36.644 N, 1 12.932 W. This submerged maritime obstruction is officially charted as a dangerous wreck, covered by a depth of water of less than 20 meters. Historical hydrographic survey records indicate the vessel sank prior to November 1992, with its geographical position later refined by maritime authorities.

Surveying Details

HH351/510/01 13.11.92 SUNK IN 493642N, 011251W. (CHERBOURG AV. 227/92). NCA YET. HH351/510/01 15.3.93 WK, COVERED WITH LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 493642N, 011251W. (BREST NM 93 06 39). INS AS DW. - NM 1047/93. 3.8.11 [WGD] POSN: 4936.642N, 0112.930W.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the SOLEIL LEVANT wreck located?

The SOLEIL LEVANT wreck is located at coordinates 49 36.644 N,1 12.932 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOLEIL LEVANT?

The seabed around the SOLEIL LEVANT lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SOLEIL LEVANT discovered?

The wreck of the SOLEIL LEVANT was discovered in 1992.

What country did the SOLEIL LEVANT belong to?

The SOLEIL LEVANT belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the SOLEIL LEVANT?

The SOLEIL LEVANT is classified as a fishing vessel.

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