Chaouen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Chaouen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 11.907 N,5 13.72 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.198450
  • Longitude: 5.228667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name CHAOUEN
Type carrier
Flag MA
Length 85.6 m
Width 13.6 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1550
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1970
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4693/71 14.11.79 ST IN 431156N, 051348E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 79/41/35). BR STD. 12.8.85 ST SHOWN IN 431158N, 051348E [EUR] ON FRENCH 6739. BR STD. 13.8.85 LARGE CARGO VESSEL 'CHAOUEN' STRANDED IN 431159N, 051348E [EUR]. WK IS PERMANENTLY UNCOVERED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, 1984/85). BR STD. HH354/570/02 13.1.94 DELETED. (FRENCH NM 35/51/93). AMEND TO DEAD. - NM 418/94.
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1961 BY SCHLICHTINGS & CO, TRAVEMUNDE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPAGNIE MAROCAINE DE NAVIGATION. PASSAGE CASABLANCA FOR MARSEILLES. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS. ABANDONED BY HER CREW SHE CAPSIZED & SANK THE NEXT DAY. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CHAOUEN wreck located?

The CHAOUEN wreck is located at coordinates 43 11.907 N,5 13.72 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHAOUEN?

The seabed around the CHAOUEN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the CHAOUEN sink?

The CHAOUEN sank on Feb 22, 1970.

When was the wreck of the CHAOUEN discovered?

The wreck of the CHAOUEN was discovered in 1979.

What country did the CHAOUEN belong to?

The CHAOUEN belonged to MA.

What cargo was the CHAOUEN carrying?

The CHAOUEN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CHAOUEN?

The CHAOUEN had a tonnage of 1550 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHAOUEN?

The CHAOUEN is classified as a carrier.

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