Turtle Dove (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Turtle dove (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
14 46.781 N,61 12.724 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.779683
  • Longitude: -61.212067
Wreck Depth 10.7 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TURTLE DOVE (PROBABLY)
Type schooner
Length 30.5 m
Width 4 m
Tonnage 112
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 11, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4817/80 10.10.85 WK 10.7MTRS IN 144640N, 611258W. (FR NM 10/49/84). INS AS WK 5.5FMS. BR STD. 4.4.90 WK 10.7MTRS SHOWN IN 144441N, 611257W [SHO] ON FRENCH 7041. NC 371. 16.10.12 [WGD] POSN: 1446.781N, 6112.724W.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2012

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN FRONT OF PRECHEUR, MARTINIQUE. CREW SAVED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 14 46.781 N,61 12.724 W
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FAQ

Where is the TURTLE DOVE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The TURTLE DOVE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 14 46.781 N,61 12.724 W.

How deep is the TURTLE DOVE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TURTLE DOVE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 10.7 meters and is located at coordinates 14 46.781 N,61 12.724 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TURTLE DOVE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the TURTLE DOVE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the TURTLE DOVE (PROBABLY) sink?

The TURTLE DOVE (PROBABLY) sank on May 11, 1970.

When was the wreck of the TURTLE DOVE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TURTLE DOVE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1970.

What was the tonnage of the TURTLE DOVE (PROBABLY)?

The TURTLE DOVE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 112 tons.

What type of wreck is the TURTLE DOVE (PROBABLY)?

The TURTLE DOVE (PROBABLY) is classified as a schooner.