Watenweg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Watenweg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 14.323 N,2 15.868 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.238717
  • Longitude: -2.264467
Wreck Depth -2 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WATENWEG
Type carrier
Length 38 m
Width 7 m
Orientation 135
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Watenweg is an intertidal underwater obstruction located off the coast of France at coordinates 47 14.323 N, 2 15.868 W. The small coaster vessel measures 38 meters in length with a 7-meter beam. This wreck dries 1.7 meters at low tide in a general depth of 5 meters and covers and uncovers with the tide.

Surveying Details

6.1.48 SHOWN AS DWP, LYING NW/SE, BOWS NW, IN 471420N, 021553W ON FRENCH 4882. NE 2989. H4777/56 4.4.57 NOW STATED TO BE STRANDED. (PARIS NM 57 05 03). - NM 580/57. 12.8.59 SHOWN AS STF, DRIES 1.7MTRS, IN 471423N, 021547.3W [EUR] ON FRENCH 4882 & FRENCH 4902. NE 2989. 1.3.89 SMALL COASTER 'WATENWEG', LENGTH 38MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. WK COVERS & UNCOVERS, DRYING 1.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572046). 20.2.96 SHOWN AS ST, DRIES 2MTRS, ON FRENCH 6797 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. 21.7.06 WGD POSN: 4714.323N, 0215.686W. BA 2989 [INT 1841] [3RD EDN, DEC'05].

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FAQ

Where is the WATENWEG wreck located?

The WATENWEG wreck is located at coordinates 47 14.323 N,2 15.868 W.

How deep is the WATENWEG and where exactly is it located?

The WATENWEG lies at a depth of about -2 meters and is located at coordinates 47 14.323 N,2 15.868 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WATENWEG?

The seabed around the WATENWEG lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the WATENWEG discovered?

The wreck of the WATENWEG was discovered in 1948.

What type of wreck is the WATENWEG?

The WATENWEG is classified as a carrier.

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