Fleuret Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fleuret Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 45.29 N,1 47.633 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.754833
  • Longitude: -1.793883
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLEURET
Type torpedo boat
Flag FR
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 10
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2017

Surveying Details

H3107/23 1.5.23 NDW IN 494500N, 014740W. (FRENCH NM 49/812). BR STD. H3405/59 19.8.59 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 18.5.73 NDW CHARTED IN 494502N, 014735W [EUR]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1106. 13.9.78 SHOWN IN 494503N, 014736W ON FR 5636. NCA. 12.3.84 TORPEDO BOAT/DESTROYER 'FLEURET' LIES IN 494500N, 014735E [EUR] IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14591014). 22.9.88 WK PA, WITH ESTIMATED CLEARANCE DEPTH 20MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS). INS AS USC PA 20MTRS. BR STD. HH351/352/01 20.12.89 LOCATED IN 494520N, 014733W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44MTRS. (FR NM 89 46 28). - NM 150/90. 5.7.93 SHOWN AS WK 43MTRS IN 494521N, 014738W ON FR 5636 [1993 EDN]. BR STD. HH100/351/08 3.12.93 THIS WK IS A GERMAN WARSHIP. FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS IN HAND. (P ENAULT, 15.11.93). 15.4.99 POSN 4945.350N, 0147.553W [EUR]. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 090/270DEGS. INTACT. (FR WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD.

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the FLEURET wreck located?

The FLEURET wreck is located at coordinates 49 45.29 N,1 47.633 W.

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

The FLEURET lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 49 45.29 N,1 47.633 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLEURET?

The seabed around the FLEURET lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FLEURET discovered?

The wreck of the FLEURET was discovered in 1923.

What country did the FLEURET belong to?

The FLEURET belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the FLEURET?

The FLEURET is classified as a torpedo boat.

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