Equebouille Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Equebouille Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 35.943 N,4 2.084 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.599050
  • Longitude: -4.034733
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 87 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EQUEBOUILLE
Type yacht
Flag FR
Length 10.7 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 17, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

19.8.72 SANK IN 473600N, 040200W. (LLOYDS VOL.209). NCA. 28.3.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 473600N, 040202W ON FRENCH 6791. INS AS NDW PD IN 473600N, 040216W. NE 2352. 13.7.83 CHART AS NDW PD IN 473600N, 040202W. NC 2352. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 65MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 14.6.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 65MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 15.6.88 WK USC 65MTRS IN 473600N, 040200W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 85MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574113). INS AS WK USC PA 65MTRS. BR STD. 17.2.89 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 65MTRS ON FRENCH 7146 [1988 EDN]. NCA. 26.10.00 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 65MTRS IN 4736.000N, 0402.033W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7146 [1993 EDN]. NC 2820. 29.10.09 SHOWN IN 4735.943N, 0402.084W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7146 [3RD EDN 2009, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2820.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1963. PASSAGE DOUARNENAZ FOR SABLES D'OLONNE. SUNK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH FRENCH MFV 'YOUNICK' OFF ILES DE GLENAN. (LLOYDS VOL.209).

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FAQ

Where is the EQUEBOUILLE wreck located?

The EQUEBOUILLE wreck is located at coordinates 47 35.943 N,4 2.084 W.

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

The EQUEBOUILLE lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 47 35.943 N,4 2.084 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EQUEBOUILLE?

The seabed around the EQUEBOUILLE lies at approximately 87 meters deep.

When did the EQUEBOUILLE sink?

The EQUEBOUILLE sank on Aug 17, 1972.

When was the wreck of the EQUEBOUILLE discovered?

The wreck of the EQUEBOUILLE was discovered in 1972.

What country did the EQUEBOUILLE belong to?

The EQUEBOUILLE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the EQUEBOUILLE?

The EQUEBOUILLE is classified as a yacht.

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