Chaton Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
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Chaton Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
43 23 N,1 44 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | CHATON |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | CY |
| Cargo | grain |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 21, 1977 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1977 |
| Last Detection Year | 1978 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 23.11.77 23.11.77 VESSEL DRIVEN ASHORE NEAR HENDAYE ON THE FRANCO-SPANISH BORDER. (LL, 23.11.77). NCA, POSN 432312N, 014400W FOR FILING ONLY. 25.11.77 25.11.77 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK AT SOCOA, BETWEEN HENDAYE AND S. JEAN DE LUZ. LITTLE CHANCE OF RECOVERY. (LLOYDS 25.11.77). NCA. 12.1.78 12.1.78 VESSEL REPORTED AGROUND OVER 2/3RDS OF LENGTH WITH ENGINE-ROOM FLOODED AT HAICABIA, URRUGNE. (LLOYDS 12.1.78). NCA. 30.1.78 30.1.78 VESSEL NOW REPORTED IN TWO PIECES AND LOCATED HIGHER UP THE ROCKS ONLY REACHED BY HIGH WATER. (LLOYDS 28.1.78). NCA, POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 432300N, 014400W [UND]. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 19, 2008 |
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, EX- DANI, ON PASSAGE LOWESTOFT FOR BILBAO. WAS DRIVEN ASHORE ON ROCKS NEAR HENDAYE ON THE FRANCO-SPANISH BORDER DURING A VIOLENT STORM. 3 OF 6 CREW LOST. (LLOYDS VOL.320)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
43 23 N,1 44 W
Chaton on Wreck Map
Chaton Wreck on Google Map
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