Agnus Dei Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Agnus dei Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
47 44.659 N,3 54.943 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.744317
  • Longitude: -3.915717
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AGNUS DEI
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1969
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3464/70 17.2.78 WK 22MTRS [12FMS] IN 474448N, 035521W. (BREST NM 77 51 22). - NM 585/78. H2770/69 8.8.78 POSN NOW STATED AS 474440N, 035450W. (BREST NM 78 26 27). - NM 147/78. 14.8.79 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH CHARTS. NCA. 8.10.79 SHOWN AS WK 22MTRS IN 474440.5N, 035448W ON FRENCH 5368. 19.7.83 TRAWLER 'AGNUS DEI' LOCATED IN 474440.5N, 035449.9W [EUR] BY DIVERS USING SIDE SCAN SONAR. LEAST DEPTH 22MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). INS AS WK 22MTRS IN 474440.5N, 035448W. NC 2352. H2037/77 14.8.85 WK USC 25MTRS IN 474442.5N, 035451W [EUR]. (BREST NM 85 31 17). BR STD. 15.8.88 WK USC 25MTRS IN 474442.3N, 035451.3W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LOCATED BY DIVERS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573171). NCA. SEP 2008/000014143 12.2.08 NOW WK 28MTRS. (FRENCH NM 3/32/08). BR STD. 29.10.09 SHOWN IN 4744.659N, 0354.943W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7146 [3RD EDN 2009, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2820.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SANK 2M NE OF PENFRET AFTER STRIKING A WRECK. (LL 197).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 44.659 N,3 54.943 W
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FAQ

Where is the AGNUS DEI wreck located?

The AGNUS DEI wreck is located at coordinates 47 44.659 N,3 54.943 W.

How deep is the AGNUS DEI and where exactly is it located?

The AGNUS DEI lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 47 44.659 N,3 54.943 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AGNUS DEI?

The seabed around the AGNUS DEI lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the AGNUS DEI sink?

The AGNUS DEI sank on Jul 20, 1969.

When was the wreck of the AGNUS DEI discovered?

The wreck of the AGNUS DEI was discovered in 1977.

What country did the AGNUS DEI belong to?

The AGNUS DEI belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the AGNUS DEI?

The AGNUS DEI is classified as a fishing vessel.