Botilla Russ Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Botilla russ Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
47 11.34 N,2 17.213 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.189000
  • Longitude: -2.286883
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOTILLA RUSS
Type military vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H479/48 20.1.48 WK IN 471130N, 021730W. (PARIS NM 51 4645 47). NCA. H479/48 23.2.48 G CAN LT BUOY, OCCG5S, TOPMARK CONES POINTS TOGETHER, LAID IN 471130N, 021732W. (PARIS NM 3 244 48). - NM 396/48. H479/48 15.6.56 NOW ST MARKED BY G CON LT BUOY, FLG, WITH TOPMARK CLOSE NW. ('WHIRLWIND' HN 2/56). - NM 1497/56. H4400/62 14.4.67 NOW MARKED BY RW SPHERICAL LT BUOY. (HMS 'HIGHBURTON' HN DTD 28.3.67). R/S. 17.2.77 SHOWN AS ST, DRIES 2.4MTRS, IN 471123N, 021713W ON FR 4902 [1976 EDN]. NCA. 2.11.81 SHOWN AS ST, DRIES 8FT, ON NE 3216. 14.12.83 ST DRIES 2.4MTRS IN 471124N, 021708W [EUR]. NC 3216. 7.3.89 POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. GEN DEPTH 7MTRS BY E/S. NAME & TYPE GIVEN. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572064). 25.3.96 SHOWN AS ST, DRIES 2.7MTRS, IN 471124N, 021708W ON FRENCH 7395 [1995 EDN]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2017
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 11.34 N,2 17.213 W
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FAQ

Where is the BOTILLA RUSS wreck located?

The BOTILLA RUSS wreck is located at coordinates 47 11.34 N,2 17.213 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOTILLA RUSS?

The seabed around the BOTILLA RUSS lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BOTILLA RUSS discovered?

The wreck of the BOTILLA RUSS was discovered in 1947.

What type of wreck is the BOTILLA RUSS?

The BOTILLA RUSS is classified as a military vessel.