Colbert Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Colbert Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 57.361 N,1 30.464 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.956017
  • Longitude: 1.507733
Wreck Depth 39 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COLBERT
Type trawler
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1955
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H7275/55 2.10.59 FRENCH TRAWLER CUT IN TWO AND SUNK IN 505730N, 013027E. (LL, 26.11.55). CHART AS NDW PA. R/S. 22.4.69 SUNK IN 510100N, 013430E USING DECCA. (MANIERES BOOK, P.89). NCA. 20.9.72 INS AS USC PA 15FMS ON 2451 [CORRECTED REPRINT]. 30.3.73 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 28MTRS ON NC 1892. 17.1.80 SUNK IN 510100N, 013430E IN 38MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS [1976]). [NO LONGER SHOWN IN THIS POSN IN 1987 LISTING OF FR RECORDS!]. H2172/81 SHOWN AS WK 39.5MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS, IN 505722N, 013030E [EUR] ON FR SURVEY [K9065/5] OF 1981/82. AMEND TO WK 39MTRS. R/P. H2981/78 18.2.83 WK, LEAST DEPTH 39MTRS, IN 505725N, 013033E [EUR]. (BREST NM 83 03 33). PREVIOUS AMENDMENT ISSUED BY NM 739/83. HH100/351/02 6.4.90 WK OF FV 'COLBERT' STATED BY LOCAL FRENCH DIVERS TO LIE IN 510402N, 014538E. (J COULON, 14.3.90). NCA YET. 6.11.97 [OGB] POSN: 505719N, 013035E. NE 1892. SEP 2016/000076595 31.9.16 SHOWN AS WK 39MTRS IN 5057.361N, 0130.464E [WGD] ON FR474240 & FRENCH 7424. [ED 3, 2016]. AMEND TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

26.11.55 IN COLLISION WITH FRENCH TRAWLER 'FISHERBANK'. SANK RAPIDLY. (LL, 26.11.55).

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FAQ

Where is the COLBERT wreck located?

The COLBERT wreck is located at coordinates 50 57.361 N,1 30.464 E.

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

The COLBERT lies at a depth of about 39 meters and is located at coordinates 50 57.361 N,1 30.464 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COLBERT?

The seabed around the COLBERT lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the COLBERT sink?

The COLBERT sank on Nov 26, 1955.

When was the wreck of the COLBERT discovered?

The wreck of the COLBERT was discovered in 1955.

What country did the COLBERT belong to?

The COLBERT belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the COLBERT?

The COLBERT is classified as a trawler.

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