D'entrecasteaux Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
D'entrecasteaux Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
12 13.667 S,49 14 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -12.227783
  • Longitude: 49.233333
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name D'ENTRECASTEAUX
Type sloop
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1943
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H01799/42 23.5.42 H01799/42 23.5.42 ST IN 121340S, 491400E OR 271DEGS, 17C FROM NOSI LOATRAFASANA SUMMIT, 121340S, 491400E APPROX IN ANDOHAZAMPO COVE. BEACHED WITH 2 MASTS, 2 FUNNELS & SUPERSTRUCTURE ABOVE WATER. (SO FORCE F'S CORR 1529/15.5.42, WAR REGISTRY). - FNM 1102(P)/42 & FNM 2391/42. H01799/42 17.7.43 H01799/42 17.7.43 WRECK REMOVED. DELETED. (BOMBAY W/T, NAVAL CODE 07,1321Z/JULY). AMENDED TO LIFT. - FNM 1512/43.
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2010
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 12 13.667 S,49 14 E
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FAQ

Where is the D'ENTRECASTEAUX wreck located?

The D'ENTRECASTEAUX wreck is located at coordinates 12 13.667 S,49 14 E.

How deep is the seabed around the D'ENTRECASTEAUX?

The seabed around the D'ENTRECASTEAUX lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the D'ENTRECASTEAUX discovered?

The wreck of the D'ENTRECASTEAUX was discovered in 1942.

What country did the D'ENTRECASTEAUX belong to?

The D'ENTRECASTEAUX belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the D'ENTRECASTEAUX?

The D'ENTRECASTEAUX is classified as a sloop.