Tantine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tantine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 1.237 N,6 21.517 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.020617
  • Longitude: 6.358617
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name TANTINE
Type tug
Flag FR
Length 18.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the French tug Tantine lies at coordinates 43 1.237 N, 6 21.517 E in a general depth of 45 meters. Confirmed as a submerged obstruction with a least depth of 42.6 meters, the site features a collapsed derrick at the stern that serves as a habitat for large eels measuring two meters or more in length.

Surveying Details

H1318/60 17.4.69 DW IN 430121N, 062122E. (FRENCH NM 69/09/17). - NM 704/69. 25.8.76 WK 42MTRS SHOWN IN 430115N, 062130E ON FRENCH 6615 [1975 EDN]. BR STD. 7.1.86 FLOATING CRANE LEAST DEPTH 42.6MTRS IN 430118N, 062134.9 [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, APR'84). NC 2165. 6.8.97 WK OF FRENCH TUG 'TANTINE'. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. THE UNDERSIDE OF A COLLAPSED DERRICK AT THE STERN IS HOME TO EELS 2MTRS OR MORE IN LENGTH. (DIVER MAGAZINE AUG'98). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 4301.237N, 0621.517E. SEP 2015/000220748 27.10.15 SHOWN AS WK 42MTRS IN 4301.237N, 0621.517E[WGD] ON FRENCH 7407. [ED2 COR 18.08.15]. NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the TANTINE wreck located?

The TANTINE wreck is located at coordinates 43 1.237 N,6 21.517 E.

How deep is the TANTINE and where exactly is it located?

The TANTINE lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 43 1.237 N,6 21.517 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TANTINE?

The seabed around the TANTINE lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the TANTINE discovered?

The wreck of the TANTINE was discovered in 1969.

What country did the TANTINE belong to?

The TANTINE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the TANTINE?

The TANTINE is classified as a tug.

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