Clemenceau (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Clemenceau (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 54.25 N,2 43.52 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.904167
  • Longitude: 2.725333
Wreck Depth 32.3 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLEMENCEAU (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag FR
Tonnage 153
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1957
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5572/57 15.10.57 SUNK IN 515018N, 044412E. POSN FROM DEAD RECKONING. (LL, 8.10.57). NCA YET. H5572/57 26.2.58 DWPA IN 515000N, 024400E. (NETHERLANDS NM 3308/57). - NM 436/58. H5930/60 23.2.61 POSN A/S SWEPT IN 3 DIRNS FOR DIST OF 2M. NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1960). AMEND NDW PA. - NMS 281/61 & 814/61. H1194/67 18.5.67 DELETE FROM 3371, 1610, 1406. - NM 986/67. H3498/88 30.9.88 WK 32MTRS IN 515419N, 024337E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 450/88). INS AS WK 17FMS. BR STD. 7.3.89 WK 32.8MTRS SHOWN IN 515419N, 024337E ON NETHERLANDS SURVEY [M1258/7], LOCATED BY HIFIX 6 FEB-MAR 1988 & BY KLEIN DCS3 IN GEN DEPTHS OF 39.0MTRS. AMEND WK 18FMS. BR STD. HH340/351/01 25.10.90 WK 32MTRS SHOWN IN 515418N, 024336E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS 3371 [JUN '90 EDN]. AMEND 17FMS 3FT. - NM 3297/90. 24.5.05 SHOWN AS WK 33MTRS IN 5154.250N, 0243.520E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1630 [INT 1416] [JUN'05 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NC 1630. SEP 2008/000061796 27.7.08 NOW WK 31MTRS [MLLWS]. (NETH NM 29/329/08). - NM 4723/08. SEP 2008/000078030 22.9.08 NOW WK 33MTRS. (NETH NM 38/423/08). - NM 5659/08.
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2022

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH RUSSIAN M TANKER MOSKOVSKY FESTIVAL. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 54.25 N,2 43.52 E
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FAQ

Where is the CLEMENCEAU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CLEMENCEAU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.25 N,2 43.52 E.

How deep is the CLEMENCEAU (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CLEMENCEAU (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 32.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 54.25 N,2 43.52 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CLEMENCEAU (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CLEMENCEAU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the CLEMENCEAU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CLEMENCEAU (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 7, 1957.

When was the wreck of the CLEMENCEAU (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CLEMENCEAU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1957.

What country did the CLEMENCEAU (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CLEMENCEAU (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the CLEMENCEAU (POSSIBLY)?

The CLEMENCEAU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 153 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLEMENCEAU (POSSIBLY)?

The CLEMENCEAU (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.