Douce France Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Douce france Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 44.867 N,3 53.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.747783
  • Longitude: -3.886667
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOUCE FRANCE
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 19.8 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Oct 29, 2002

Surveying Details

12.3.80 SHOWN AS NDW IN 474455N, 035254W ON FRENCH 5479. NE 2352. H1271/78 28.3.80 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 20MTRS [11FMS] ON FRENCH 6791. - NM 883/80. 7.1.82 WK USC PA 20MTRS IN 474455.6N, 035257W ON FRENCH 5368. NC 2655. 18.7.83 TRAWLER 'DOUCE FRANCE' IN 474455.6N, 035257W. LOCATED BY DIVERS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). NC 2352. 16.8.88 WK USC 20MTRS IN 474454N, 035306W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. SUNK DURING 1960. LENGTH 20MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573136). NCA. 17.8.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN] & 7146 [1988 EDN]. NCA. 13.12.93 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS IN 474455.6N, 035307.2W ON FRENCH 7031 [1993 EDN]. BR STD. HH353/430/04 29.10.02 WK TO BE DELETED. (FRENCH NM 09/40/01 IN HH353/430/03) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 5128/02.

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FAQ

Where is the DOUCE FRANCE wreck located?

The DOUCE FRANCE wreck is located at coordinates 47 44.867 N,3 53.2 W.

How deep is the DOUCE FRANCE and where exactly is it located?

The DOUCE FRANCE lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 47 44.867 N,3 53.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DOUCE FRANCE?

The seabed around the DOUCE FRANCE lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DOUCE FRANCE discovered?

The wreck of the DOUCE FRANCE was discovered in 1980.

What country did the DOUCE FRANCE belong to?

The DOUCE FRANCE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the DOUCE FRANCE?

The DOUCE FRANCE is classified as a trawler.

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