Surveillante (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Surveillante (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 44.299 N,3 20.496 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.738317
  • Longitude: -3.341600
Wreck Depth 2 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SURVEILLANTE (POSSIBLY)
Type military vessel
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 20, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck known as the Surveillante (possibly) is located at coordinates 47° 44.299' N, 3° 20.496' W in the coastal waters off Brest, France. This submerged obstruction sits in a general depth of 3 meters with a shallow least depth of 2 meters. Historical hydrographic surveys and French wreck records note that the site was examined using sonar, echosounders, and divers, confirming the position with a high degree of accuracy.

Surveying Details

H4879/84 28.4.86 WK, LEAST DEPTH 2MTRS, IN 474421.5N, 032024.8W. (BREST NM 86 13 35). R/P. 30.4.90 UNKNOWN WK LOCATED IN 474421.4N, 032024.8W [EUR] USING TRIDENT III. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY SONAR & DIVERS. LEAST DEPTH 2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS BY E/S. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573212).

General Comments

SMALL VESSEL

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FAQ

Where is the SURVEILLANTE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SURVEILLANTE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 47 44.299 N,3 20.496 W.

How deep is the SURVEILLANTE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SURVEILLANTE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 2 meters and is located at coordinates 47 44.299 N,3 20.496 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SURVEILLANTE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SURVEILLANTE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SURVEILLANTE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SURVEILLANTE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the SURVEILLANTE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SURVEILLANTE (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the SURVEILLANTE (POSSIBLY)?

The SURVEILLANTE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a military vessel.

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