Cap Nord Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cap nord Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
46 6.894 N,1 21.367 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.114900
  • Longitude: -1.356117
Wreck Depth 18.6 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAP NORD
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5619/17 29.9.17 WK IN 460642N, 012130W. (PARIS NM 1206/17). CHART AS DW IN 460642N, 012130W. - NM 1011/17. H1302/19 4.1.19 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (PARIS NM). H2967/22 18.5.22 DW IN 460642N, 012130W APPROX. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). AMEND TO DW PA. BR STD. H4340/25 & H1009/26 17.5.26 NO LONGER PA. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). NE 2746. H1286/36 24.2.36 CONFIRMED. (PARIS NM 7/433). H311/60 27.6.63 NOW DW PD. (FRENCH NM 63 18 14). BR STD. 9.10.79 AMEND TO WK USC 11FMS IN 460646N, 012130W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2746. 16.1.81 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 6333 [1980 EDN]. NE 2746. H2277/80 2.12.83 LOCATED IN 460657N, 012120W. LEAST DEPTH 18.8MTRS [10FMS 1FT]. (BREST NM 83 43 17). AMEND TO WK 10FMS 1FT IN 460655N, 012126W. BR STD. 20.3.90 SS 'CAP NORD' IN 460656.8N, 012119.8W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 18.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14561062). NCA. SHOWN AS WK 18.8MTRS IN 460657N, 012120W [EUR] ON BA CHARTS. 24.10.02 SHOWN IN 4606.885N, 0121.408W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7405 [1ST EDN 2001, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3000.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2018
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FAQ

Where is the CAP NORD wreck located?

The CAP NORD wreck is located at coordinates 46 6.894 N,1 21.367 W.

How deep is the CAP NORD and where exactly is it located?

The CAP NORD lies at a depth of about 18.6 meters and is located at coordinates 46 6.894 N,1 21.367 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAP NORD?

The seabed around the CAP NORD lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the CAP NORD discovered?

The wreck of the CAP NORD was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CAP NORD belong to?

The CAP NORD belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the CAP NORD?

The CAP NORD is classified as a steam ship.