Chatelier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Chatelier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 10.382 N,2 17.543 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.173033
  • Longitude: -2.292383
Wreck Depth 3.6 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHATELIER
Type carrier
Flag FR
Length 96 m
Orientation 60
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1890
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2017

Surveying Details

H2966/22 18.5.22 DELETE WK 4MTRS [2FMS] & BUOY IN 471030N, 021730W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SQ DATE. H2445/23 4.4.23 WK 4MTRS [2FMS 0FT] (1923) IN 471030N, 021730W. (PARIS NM 12/545). - NM 573/23. H2590/23 10.4.23 CON BUOY, TOPMARK CONES POINTS TOGETHER, LAID CLOSE SE OF WK. (PARIS NM 13/603). - NM 648/23. H1721/25 11.3.25 BUOY REMOVED. (PARIS NM 20/427). - NM 803/25. H6067/56 16.2.66 SHOWN AS WK 4MTRS [2FMS 1 FT] IN 471026.5N, 021727.8W [EUR] ON FRENCH 4882 & FRENCH 4902. NC 3216. HH353/351/01 7.3.89 LEAST DEPTH 3.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS BY E/S. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LENGTH 96MTRS. LYING 060/240DEGS, FLAT ON THE SEABED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572066). AMENDED TO WK 3.9MTRS. G/S. 26.3.96 SHOWN AS WK 3.6MTRS ON FRENCH 7395 [1995 EDN]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER HITTING A ROCK. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572066).

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FAQ

Where is the CHATELIER wreck located?

The CHATELIER wreck is located at coordinates 47 10.382 N,2 17.543 W.

How deep is the CHATELIER and where exactly is it located?

The CHATELIER lies at a depth of about 3.6 meters and is located at coordinates 47 10.382 N,2 17.543 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHATELIER?

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

When did the CHATELIER sink?

The CHATELIER sank on Nov 14, 1890.

When was the wreck of the CHATELIER discovered?

The wreck of the CHATELIER was discovered in 1922.

What country did the CHATELIER belong to?

The CHATELIER belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the CHATELIER?

The CHATELIER is classified as a carrier.

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