Wavecrest Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wavecrest Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 40.55 N,6 9.498 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.675833
  • Longitude: -6.158300
Wreck Depth 110 m
Water Depth 116 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAVECREST
Type motor vessel
Flag BS
Length 59.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 770
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2302/84 7.5.85 SANK IN 484036N, 060902W [EUR]. (CROSS CORSEN, TELEX DTD 24.4.85). INS AS WK USC PA 90MTRS. BR STD. H5844/83 24.7.85 WK 85.0MTRS IN 484036N, 060924W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 85 26 30). NCA. H5844/83 21.10.85 NOW WK USC 85MTRS IN 484036N, 060924W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 85 38 27). NCA. 22.2.88 NOW WK USC PA 85MTRS IN 484036N, 060902W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 & FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]). BR STD. 15.2.99 NOTED AS 'DIFFUSION LIMITEE'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED TO CINC. SEP 2007/000004861 22.2.07 SHOWN AS WK 110MTRS IN 4840.105N, 0609.858W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN '06, 1:150,000]. RETAIN CINC. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2019

Circumstances of loss

26.4.85 REPORTED TO HAVE DEVELOPED A LIST AND MAKING WATER. LATER ABANDONED BY CREW AND EVENTUALLY SANK. VESSEL WAS ON PASSAGE LANCASTER FOR PASSAJES. (LL 25 & 26.4.85).

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FAQ

Where is the WAVECREST wreck located?

The WAVECREST wreck is located at coordinates 48 40.55 N,6 9.498 W.

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

The WAVECREST lies at a depth of about 110 meters and is located at coordinates 48 40.55 N,6 9.498 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WAVECREST?

The seabed around the WAVECREST lies at approximately 116 meters deep.

When did the WAVECREST sink?

The WAVECREST sank on Apr 24, 1985.

When was the wreck of the WAVECREST discovered?

The wreck of the WAVECREST was discovered in 1985.

What country did the WAVECREST belong to?

The WAVECREST belonged to BS.

What cargo was the WAVECREST carrying?

The WAVECREST was carrying scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the WAVECREST?

The WAVECREST had a tonnage of 770 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAVECREST?

The WAVECREST is classified as a motor vessel.

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