Tipasa Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Tipasa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 44.746 N,1 57.188 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.745767
  • Longitude: -1.953133
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TIPASA
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Length 15.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 16, 2002
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Tipasa is located off the coast of France in the English Channel at coordinates 49 44.746 N, 1 57.188 W. Historical survey records indicate the site is now broken up with the forward part recovered, leaving a foul obstruction on the seabed.

Surveying Details

HH351/530/03 5.8.02 NDW PD IN 4944.80N, 0157.10W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 02 29 22). BR STD. 11.5.04 SHOWN AS F PD IN 4944.800N, 0157.200W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6940 [INT 1702] [4TH EDN 2004, 1:152,500, ADOPTION OF BA 2454]. NCA, AWAIT FRENCH LARGER SCALES. HH351/530/04 21.5.04 NOW FOUL PD. (FRENCH NM 04 19 12). BR STD. 21.5.07 BROKEN UP, FWD PART RECOVERED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). NCA. SEP 2007/000035208 1.8.07 SHOWN IN 4944.73N, 0157.18W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6857 [3RD EDN' 07]. INSERT IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING INGRESS OF WATER THROUGH PORTHOLE.

General Comments

FWD PART RECOVERED, DEBRIS REMAINS

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FAQ

Where is the TIPASA wreck located?

The TIPASA wreck is located at coordinates 49 44.746 N,1 57.188 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TIPASA?

The seabed around the TIPASA lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the TIPASA sink?

The TIPASA sank on Jun 16, 2002.

When was the wreck of the TIPASA discovered?

The wreck of the TIPASA was discovered in 2002.

What country did the TIPASA belong to?

The TIPASA belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the TIPASA?

The TIPASA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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