Charles Heidsieck Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Charles heidsieck Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 28 N,10 45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.466667
  • Longitude: -10.750000
Water Depth 3892 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHARLES HEIDSIECK
Type trimaran
Flag FR
Length 28.5 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 2, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.6.79 2.6.79 REPORTED SINKING IN 482300N, 153000W. (LL, 4.6.79) 28.7.79 28.7.79 REPORTED DRIFTING IN 472800N, 104500W. (LL VOL.237). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

WORLDS LONGEST TRIMARAN COMPETING IN THE LORIENT-BERMUDA-LORIENT RACE REPORTED ADRIFT & SINKING AFTER A CROSSBAR LINKING A SIDE HULL TO THE MAIN HULL BROKE IN FORCE 9 GALE WINDS. BOTH CREW SAFELY RESCUED. (LL VOL.236)

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FAQ

Where is the CHARLES HEIDSIECK wreck located?

The CHARLES HEIDSIECK wreck is located at coordinates 47 28 N,10 45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHARLES HEIDSIECK?

The seabed around the CHARLES HEIDSIECK lies at approximately 3892 meters deep.

When did the CHARLES HEIDSIECK sink?

The CHARLES HEIDSIECK sank on Jun 2, 1979.

When was the wreck of the CHARLES HEIDSIECK discovered?

The wreck of the CHARLES HEIDSIECK was discovered in 1979.

What country did the CHARLES HEIDSIECK belong to?

The CHARLES HEIDSIECK belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the CHARLES HEIDSIECK?

The CHARLES HEIDSIECK is classified as a trimaran.

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