Etoile Des Mers Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Etoile des mers Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
46 29.44 N,1 51.58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.490667
  • Longitude: -1.859667
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ETOILE DES MERS
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 22, 1973
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.6.73 SANK IN 20MTRS OF WATER OFF LES SABLES D'OLONNE. (LLOYDS VOL.212). NCA, POSN 462930N, 015130W [EUR] FOR FILING ONLY. 21.3.90 NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984 OR 1987. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2000

Circumstances of loss

SPRANG A LEAK & SANK WHILE FISHING OFF LES SABLES D'OLONNE. (LLOYDS VOL.212).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 46 29.44 N,1 51.58 W
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FAQ

Where is the ETOILE DES MERS wreck located?

The ETOILE DES MERS wreck is located at coordinates 46 29.44 N,1 51.58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ETOILE DES MERS?

The seabed around the ETOILE DES MERS lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ETOILE DES MERS sink?

The ETOILE DES MERS sank on May 22, 1973.

When was the wreck of the ETOILE DES MERS discovered?

The wreck of the ETOILE DES MERS was discovered in 1973.

What country did the ETOILE DES MERS belong to?

The ETOILE DES MERS belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the ETOILE DES MERS?

The ETOILE DES MERS is classified as a fishing vessel.