Ville Rochefort (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ville rochefort (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 1.987 N,2 33.797 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.033117
  • Longitude: -2.563283
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VILLE ROCHEFORT (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 65 m
Width 7 m
Orientation 35
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H1271/79 23.10.81 SHOWN AS DW IN 470233N, 022841W ON FRENCH 6825 [1981 EDN]. - NM 2701/81. H3464/70 31.8.83 CONSIDERED TO BE WK WITH LEAST DEPTH BETWEEN 20 & 30MTRS. (BREST NM 83 31 24). CHART AS WK USC 20MTRS [11FMS]. BR STD. NAMED VILLE ROCHEF. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). PRESUMABLY AN ABBREVIATION OF VILLE ROCHEFORT. H4879/84 24.7.86 WK NOT LOCATED. (BREST NM 86 25 29). DELETE. - NM 2670/86. H4879/84 31.10.86 WK, LEAST DEPTH 18MTRS [9FMS 5FT], IN 470202N, 023343W. (BREST NM 86 36 23). - NM 3426/86. 8.3.89 POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 18MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572107). 22.3.90 LOCATED IN 470202.8N, 023343W [EUR] USING TRIDENT. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY MAGNETOMETER, SONAR & DCS3. LEAST DEPTH 18.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS BY E/S. LENGTH 65MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS, LYING 035/215DEGS. BROKEN UP ON ROCK SEABED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990, NO.14572107). HH353/351/01 15.10.90 SHOWN AS 18.3MTRS ON FRENCH 6825 [1990 EDN]. BR STD. 8.1.91 CHART AS WK 18.3MTRS IN 470202.8N, 023343W [EUR]. NE 3216. 26.3.96 SHOWN AS WK 18MTRS ON FRENCH 7395 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. SEP 2008/000050494 12.6.08 NOW WK 21MTRS. (FRENCH NM 22/9/08). - NM 3842/08.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2019
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 1.987 N,2 33.797 W
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FAQ

Where is the VILLE ROCHEFORT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VILLE ROCHEFORT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 47 1.987 N,2 33.797 W.

How deep is the VILLE ROCHEFORT (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The VILLE ROCHEFORT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 47 1.987 N,2 33.797 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VILLE ROCHEFORT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the VILLE ROCHEFORT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VILLE ROCHEFORT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VILLE ROCHEFORT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1981.

What country did the VILLE ROCHEFORT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VILLE ROCHEFORT (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the VILLE ROCHEFORT (POSSIBLY)?

The VILLE ROCHEFORT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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