Dupleix Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dupleix Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 51.989 N,2 7.425 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.866483
  • Longitude: -2.123750
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUPLEIX
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 58
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1916
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 8, 2018

Surveying Details

H2474/19 7.7.19 SHOWN AS WK IN 455100N, 020800W ON FRENCH WK CHART 10104. BR STD. H2967/22 18.5.22 AMEND TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1009/26 AMEND POSN TO 455150N, 020805W. NE 2648. H5350/53 25.4.69 NDW PA IN 455203N, 020721W. (PARIS NM 54 08 15). NE 2648. 13.5.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 57MTRS ON FRENCH 7070 [1985 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984. 22.3.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 55MTRS IN 455203N, 020721W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14552003). AMEND TO WK USC PA 55MTRS. NC 2663. SEP 2009000062843 4.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 55MTRS IN 4552.016N, 0207.432W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7070 [INT 1804] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A MINE & SANK WHILE FISHING NEAR LA COUBRE. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the DUPLEIX wreck located?

The DUPLEIX wreck is located at coordinates 45 51.989 N,2 7.425 W.

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

The DUPLEIX lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 45 51.989 N,2 7.425 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUPLEIX?

The seabed around the DUPLEIX lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the DUPLEIX sink?

The DUPLEIX sank on Feb 7, 1916.

When was the wreck of the DUPLEIX discovered?

The wreck of the DUPLEIX was discovered in 1919.

What country did the DUPLEIX belong to?

The DUPLEIX belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the DUPLEIX?

The DUPLEIX had a tonnage of 58 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUPLEIX?

The DUPLEIX is classified as a fishing vessel.

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