Atlas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Atlas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 15.79 N,4 53.49 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.263167
  • Longitude: -4.891500
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATLAS
Type tug
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H2474/19 22.3.19 WK SHOWN IN 481540N, 045600W ON FRENCH CHART 10103. INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. NE 2643. H1691/19 11.7.19 WK EXISTS 162DEGS, 3M FROM PIERRE NOIRES LT. (FRENCH NM). NE 2643. H1291/28 28.6.28 AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. 1.7.77 WK IN 481551N, 045324W. GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14584161). 15.10.84 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 481551N, 045324W [EUR] ON BA 2694. 12.8.93 WK IN 481551N, 045324W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. LEAST DEPTH UNKNOWN, BUT MORE THAN 20MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14584161). SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 7148 & FRENCH 7172 [1991 EDN'S]. AMEND TO NDW PD. BR STD. SEP 2008/000072619 2.9.08 DELETE. (FRENCH NM 33/32/08). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the ATLAS wreck located?

The ATLAS wreck is located at coordinates 48 15.79 N,4 53.49 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATLAS?

The seabed around the ATLAS lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ATLAS discovered?

The wreck of the ATLAS was discovered in 1919.

What type of wreck is the ATLAS?

The ATLAS is classified as a tug.

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