Forban Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Forban Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 37.517 N,2 40.067 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.625283
  • Longitude: -2.667783
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORBAN
Sonar Length 8
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 100
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Sep 10, 2014

Surveying Details

23.2.79 SHOWN AS WK 10MTRS IN 483730N, 024006W [EUR] ON FRENCH 878. NE 2668 & NE 2669. 27.2.80 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 878 [1979 EDN, 1:240000]. NCA. 21.4.80 SHOWN AS WK 10MTRS ON FRENCH 833 [1980 EDN]. NE 2668. 16.5.86 WK OF 'FORBAN'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, 1984, NO.14582055. NCA. 25.10.94 SHOWN AS WK USC 10MTRS IN 483734.5N, 023959W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7310 [1994 EDN]. BR STD. 11.2.99 POSN 4837.577N, 0239.977W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD. SEP 2014/000190976 10.9.14 DELETE. (FRENCH NM 36/51/14). AMEND DEAD.

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FAQ

Where is the FORBAN wreck located?

The FORBAN wreck is located at coordinates 48 37.517 N,2 40.067 W.

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

The FORBAN lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 48 37.517 N,2 40.067 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORBAN?

The seabed around the FORBAN lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FORBAN discovered?

The wreck of the FORBAN was discovered in 1979.

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