Devastation Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Devastation Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 42.354 N,3 22.729 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.705900
  • Longitude: -3.378817
Wreck Depth -1.9 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEVASTATION
Type coast guard vessel
Flag FR
Length 96.3 m
Width 21.3 m
Orientation 135
Tonnage 9650
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 1922
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers N & S CARD BNS
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2019
Limits

Surveying Details

H2590/23 10.4.23 DW IN 474207N, 032224W. (PARIS NM 28 3 23 & 13/603). CHART AS DW (1923) IN 474207N, 032224W. - NM 648/23. H3479/23 16.5.23 AMENDED TO ST 7DEGS, 5.9C FROM LES TROIS PIERRES LTHO. (PARIS NM 18/836). NOTE. H4280/27 4.7.27 ST NOW IN 474214N, 032232W. (PARIS NM 25/1383). - NM 1183/27. H4221/35 27.6.35 DELETE. (PARIS NM 24/1336). NOTE. H3216/55 7.9.55 DWP, DRIES 1.5MTRS, IN 474246N, 032244.5W WITH G CON BUOYS NE & SW. (FR NM 55 18 14). CHART AS STP D5FT IN 474246N, 032244.5W MARKED BY G CON BUOYS NW & SE. R/S. H4270/47 26.11.59 AMEND TO STF WITH B CON BUOYS. (FR NM 59 39 12). - NM 2682/59. 28.9.83 SHOWN AS STF, DRIES 1.5MTRS, IN 474224N, 032238W WITH G CAN BUOYS, TRIANGULAR TOPMARKS, FORE & AFT ON FR 6470 [1982 EDN]. NC 304. 16.11.87 SHOWN AS STF, DRIES 1.5MTRS, AT NW END & DWP AT SE END ON FR 6470 [1987 EDN]. G/S. 11.10.88 NOW MARKED BY N & S CARD BNS. (FR NM 88 26 28). 11.10.88 FRENCH ARMED COAST GUARD 'DEVASTATION' LOCATED IN 474224.5N, 032238.5W [EUR] USING AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. APPROX 60MTRS LONG. MARKED N & S CARD BNS. DRIES 1.5MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573082). AMEND POSN TO 474224.5N, 032238.5W MARKED N & S CARD BNS. NE 304. 10.9.93 SHOWN AS STF, DRIES 1.5MTRS, AT NW END & STP AT SE END MARKED BY 2 BNS ON FR 6470 [1989 EDN]. SHOWN AS ST, DRIES 1.9MTRS, MARKED BY 2 BNS ON FR 7139 [1993 EDN]. AMEND TO STF D1.9MTRS AT NW END & STP AT SE END MARKED BY 2 BNS. BR STD. 3.9.01 SHOWN AS STP, DRIES 1.9MTRS AT NW END, IN 4742.412N, 0322.646W [EUR] MARKED BY N & S CARD BNS. LENGTH 60MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS SURROUNDED BY A FURTHER DANGER CIRCLE ON FR 7140 [1995 EDN]. SHOWN ON BA 304 [1997 EDN].

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND. (FR WK RECORDS).

Limits: features shown as areas and not points

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FAQ

Where is the DEVASTATION wreck located?

The DEVASTATION wreck is located at coordinates 47 42.354 N,3 22.729 W.

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

The DEVASTATION lies at a depth of about -1.9 meters and is located at coordinates 47 42.354 N,3 22.729 W.

When did the DEVASTATION sink?

The DEVASTATION sank on May 7, 1922.

When was the wreck of the DEVASTATION discovered?

The wreck of the DEVASTATION was discovered in 1922.

What country did the DEVASTATION belong to?

The DEVASTATION belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the DEVASTATION?

The DEVASTATION had a tonnage of 9650 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEVASTATION?

The DEVASTATION is classified as a coast guard vessel.

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