Troncon (Bow) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Troncon (bow) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
42 59.636 N,6 16.711 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.993933
  • Longitude: 6.278517
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name TRONCON (BOW)
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 23.7.53 WK 23MTRS [12FMS] SHOWN IN 425940N, 061648E [EUR] ON FRENCH 5151. BR STD. 19.11.71 SHOWN AS WK SW 23MTRS [12FMS] ON FRENCH 5151 [1970 EDN]. NE 2608. 26.8.76 SHOWN IN 425943N, 061641E ON FRENCH 5151 [8TH EDN]. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 21.5.82 SHOWN AS WKS SW 23MTRS TO COVER WKS CLOSE S. NE 1705. 13.1.86 SWEPT CLEAR AT 23MTRS IN 425944.4N, 061643.2E [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). HH350/350/01 26.2.92 NOW WK 30.5MTRS IN 425942N, 061646E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 92/05/34). BR STD. HH354/680/03 13.11.00 CHART AS WK 30MTRS. (FRENCH NM 42/23/00). - NM 4870/00. 20.9.06 SHOWN AS WK 30.5MTRS IN 4259.644N, 0616.709E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7282 [2ND EDN 2004, 1:25000, LARGEST SCALE], AND ON FRENCH 7407 [2005 EDN, 1:50,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2120. SEP 2015/000220748 26.10.15 SHOWN AS WK 30.5MTRS IN 4259.644N, 0616.709E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7407. [ED2 COR 18.08.15]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2018

General Comments

SMALL CARGO VESSEL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 42 59.636 N,6 16.711 E
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FAQ

Where is the TRONCON (BOW) wreck located?

The TRONCON (BOW) wreck is located at coordinates 42 59.636 N,6 16.711 E.

How deep is the TRONCON (BOW) and where exactly is it located?

The TRONCON (BOW) lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 42 59.636 N,6 16.711 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRONCON (BOW)?

The seabed around the TRONCON (BOW) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the TRONCON (BOW) discovered?

The wreck of the TRONCON (BOW) was discovered in 1953.