Thor & Verpostenboot 621 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status existence doubtful
Thor & verpostenboot 621 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 15.495 N,2 11.887 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.258250
  • Longitude: -2.198117
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THOR & VERPOSTENBOOT 621
Type motor vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck THOR & VERPOSTENBOOT 621 located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of France at coordinates 47 15.495 N, 2 11.887 W. The site is identified as the motor vessel MV Thor and the tug Vorpostenboot 621 with a recorded position accuracy of 500 meters.

Surveying Details

H1271/79 22.9.75 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 471530N, 021150W ON FRENCH 4882. BR STD. 17.2.77 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 4902 [1976 EDN]. 28.6.79 SHOWN AS DW PA ON FRENCH 6493 [1978 EDN]. 21.1.80 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 6797 [1979 EDN]. H1271/79 23.10.81 SHOWN AS DW ED IN 471533.3N, 021148.4W ON FRENCH 6825 [1981 EDN]. BR STD. 26.9.85 MV 'THOR' IN 471533.3N, 021148.4W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984/85). 1.3.89 STATED TO BE MV 'THOR' & TUG 'VORPOSTENBOOT 621'. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. EXISTENCE DOUBTFUL. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572030). 21.7.06 WGD POSN: 4715.495N, 0211.887W. BA 2989 [INT 1841] [3RD EDN, DEC'05].

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FAQ

Where is the THOR & VERPOSTENBOOT 621 wreck located?

The THOR & VERPOSTENBOOT 621 wreck is located at coordinates 47 15.495 N,2 11.887 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THOR & VERPOSTENBOOT 621?

The seabed around the THOR & VERPOSTENBOOT 621 lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the THOR & VERPOSTENBOOT 621 discovered?

The wreck of the THOR & VERPOSTENBOOT 621 was discovered in 1975.

What type of wreck is the THOR & VERPOSTENBOOT 621?

The THOR & VERPOSTENBOOT 621 is classified as a motor vessel.

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