Cachalot Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cachalot Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 44.716 N,1 34.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.745267
  • Longitude: 1.575000
Wreck Depth 4.8 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CACHALOT
Type Dolphins/Poles/Posts/Piles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4802/52 15.9.52 H4802/52 15.9.52 ST IN POSN 45DEGS, 4C FROM LT ON DIGUE CARNOT [504430N, 013405E APPROX]. (FR NM 28 02 52). - NM 1775/52. H4802/52 14.4.58 H4802/52 14.4.58 WK NOW MARKED BY G CAN BUOY CLOSE S. (FR NM 58 08 09). R/S. H4802/52 28.7.60 H4802/52 28.7.60 LEAST DEPTH 5.2MTRS [2FMS 3FT] OVER WK. (FR NM 60 24 11). - NM 1789/60. 28.3.68 28.3.68 DWP 4.8MTRS SHOWN IN 504446N, 013433E [EUR] ON FR 6436. NC 438. 11.11.92 11.11.92 WK OF PILEDRIVER 'CACHALOT' IN 504446.1N, 013434.8E [EUR] [+/-100MTRS] BY TORAN. LEAST DEPTH 4.8 IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. NOT SURVEYED BY FRENCH HYDRO. (FR WK RECORDS [1987] NO 21601081). WK PA 4.8MTRS SHOWN IN 504446N, 013435E [EUR] ON FR 7247 [INT 1743] [1991 EDN]. NC 438. [WGD] POSN: 5044.716N, 0134.500E.
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2012
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 44.716 N,1 34.5 E
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FAQ

Where is the CACHALOT wreck located?

The CACHALOT wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.716 N,1 34.5 E.

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

The CACHALOT lies at a depth of about 4.8 meters and is located at coordinates 50 44.716 N,1 34.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CACHALOT?

The seabed around the CACHALOT lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the CACHALOT discovered?

The wreck of the CACHALOT was discovered in 1952.

What type of wreck is the CACHALOT?

The CACHALOT is classified as a dolphins/poles/posts/piles.