Conlea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Conlea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 0.43 N,2 31.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.007167
  • Longitude: -2.517667
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONLEA
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 19, 2021

Surveying Details

18.2.75 'CONLEA' POSN 15M E OF CORBIERE, PROCEEDING AT 1 KNOT TOWARD JERSEY. (NITRON RADIO & LL). SIGHTED FLARE 290DEGS, 13.6M FROM CORBIERE. (MV WINCHESTER). POSN 082DEGS GROSNEZ PT 16.5MILES. NOT KNOWN IF 'CONLEA' AFLOAT. (ST PETER PORT RADIO & LL). 'CONLEA' HAS SUNK. FORE HATCH STOVE IN. (JERSEY RADIO & LL). 13.2.80 SHOWN AS USC PA 20MTRS ON FRENCH 878 [DEC 1979 EDN] BUT STILL SHOWN AS NDW PA ON LARGER SCALE FRENCH 879 [FEB 1980 EDN]. BR STD. 29.9.88 NOTED AS USC PA 28 MTRS IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987. BR STD. 26.2.09 WK USC 28MTRS PD IN 4900.43N, 0231.06W [WGD] SHOWN ON FRENCH 7153 [2ND EDN' 08 1;50,000]. AMEND IN REVISED POSN . BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK DURING HEAVY WEATHER, WHEN BUNKER HATCH WAS CARRIED AWAY & ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. (LL). PASSAGE ELING FOR ST MALO. 6 SURVIVORS.

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FAQ

Where is the CONLEA wreck located?

The CONLEA wreck is located at coordinates 49 0.43 N,2 31.06 W.

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

The CONLEA lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 49 0.43 N,2 31.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONLEA?

The seabed around the CONLEA lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the CONLEA sink?

The CONLEA sank on Feb 10, 1975.

When was the wreck of the CONLEA discovered?

The wreck of the CONLEA was discovered in 1975.

What country did the CONLEA belong to?

The CONLEA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CONLEA?

The CONLEA is classified as a motor vessel.

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