Catherine Helene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Catherine helene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 49.94 N,1 38.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.832333
  • Longitude: -1.634833
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CATHERINE HELENE
Type trawler
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1974
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.7.74 18.7.74 AGROUND ON LA MURAILLE DU NORD ROCKS, OFF GRANVILLE. (LLOYDS 218). NCA YET. POSN: 485000N, 013800W. 23.9.77 23.9.77 NOT LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS 1976. H4226/85 16.1.89 H4226/85 16.1.89 WK NO LONGER EXISTS. (EPSHOM 10.6.88). AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2006

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON LA MURAILLE DU NORD ROCKS, OFF GRANVILLE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 49.94 N,1 38.09 W
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FAQ

Where is the CATHERINE HELENE wreck located?

The CATHERINE HELENE wreck is located at coordinates 48 49.94 N,1 38.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CATHERINE HELENE?

The seabed around the CATHERINE HELENE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the CATHERINE HELENE sink?

The CATHERINE HELENE sank on Oct 31, 1974.

When was the wreck of the CATHERINE HELENE discovered?

The wreck of the CATHERINE HELENE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the CATHERINE HELENE belong to?

The CATHERINE HELENE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the CATHERINE HELENE?

The CATHERINE HELENE is classified as a trawler.