Cauville Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cauville Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 41.94 N,3 27.88 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.699000
  • Longitude: -3.464667
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAUVILLE
Type motor vessel
Flag FR
Length 55.2 m
Width 11.6 m
Tonnage 225
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.1.73 BADLY DAMAGED, FOREPART COMPLETELY SUBMERGED AT HW. (LL, VOL 211). 13.9.93 NOT SHOWN ON FR 7139 [1993 EDN]. NCA. 10.3.16 NOT SHOWN ON FR370670. (EDN 3.1, DTD 3.12.15). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL HAD ENGINE TROUBLE & RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS AT THE ENTRANCE TO PORT OF KEROC'H DURING BAD WEATHER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ENTERPRISE ARMOR. (LL, VOL 211).

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FAQ

Where is the CAUVILLE wreck located?

The CAUVILLE wreck is located at coordinates 47 41.94 N,3 27.88 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAUVILLE?

The seabed around the CAUVILLE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the CAUVILLE sink?

The CAUVILLE sank on Jan 13, 1973.

When was the wreck of the CAUVILLE discovered?

The wreck of the CAUVILLE was discovered in 1973.

What country did the CAUVILLE belong to?

The CAUVILLE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the CAUVILLE?

The CAUVILLE had a tonnage of 225 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAUVILLE?

The CAUVILLE is classified as a motor vessel.

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