Bonne Sainte Rita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bonne sainte rita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 35.142 N,0 58.776 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.585700
  • Longitude: -0.979600
Wreck Depth 25.5 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BONNE SAINTE RITA
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 18.9 m
Sonar Length 30
Shadow Height 7
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 29, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2017

Surveying Details

H2340/87 30.1.87 LOCATED BY FRENCH MINESWEEPERS IN 493512N, 005824W AND MARKED BY R BUOY. (CHERBOURG AV LOCAL NR 1012 & LL 12.1.87). NCA YET. H2340/87 18.3.87 WK, LEAST DEPTH LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 493512N, 005842W. (BREST NM 87 10 31). CHART AS DW. - NM 991/87. 1.8.90 WK OF STEEL TRAWLER 'BONNE SAINTE RITA' IN 493511N, 005841W [EUR] [+/-100MTRS]. LEAST DEPTH NOT KNOWN. LIES N/S, WITH 85DEG LIST TO PORT. GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590524). NC 2613. HH351/510/01 24.2.93 LEAST DEPTH 25.5MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1992 NO.14590524). - NM 878/93. HH100/351/07 10.9.93 WK OF INTACT TRAWLER DIVED ON IN 493506.5N, 005842W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 7MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. IS ABOUT 100FT LONG. HAS A COVERED FO'C'SLE AND WHEEL HOUSE IS BADLY DAMAGED. (M ROWLEY, 7.9.93). NCA. 5.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 4935.142N, 0058.776W.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED MISSING. THOUGHT TO HAVE CAPSIZED IN ROUGH WEATHER. (LL).

General Comments

STEEL HULL, INTACT, WHEELHOUSE BADLY DAMAGED

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FAQ

Where is the BONNE SAINTE RITA wreck located?

The BONNE SAINTE RITA wreck is located at coordinates 49 35.142 N,0 58.776 W.

How deep is the BONNE SAINTE RITA and where exactly is it located?

The BONNE SAINTE RITA lies at a depth of about 25.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 35.142 N,0 58.776 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BONNE SAINTE RITA?

The seabed around the BONNE SAINTE RITA lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the BONNE SAINTE RITA sink?

The BONNE SAINTE RITA sank on Dec 29, 1986.

When was the wreck of the BONNE SAINTE RITA discovered?

The wreck of the BONNE SAINTE RITA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the BONNE SAINTE RITA belong to?

The BONNE SAINTE RITA belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the BONNE SAINTE RITA?

The BONNE SAINTE RITA is classified as a trawler.

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