Forsward Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Forsward Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 41.89 N,2 38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.698167
  • Longitude: -2.633333
Wreck Depth 16.7 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORSWARD
Type collier
Flag NO
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H3887/20 2.6.20 WK, WITH MAST JUST ABOVE WATER, IN 484200N, 023700W ON PETIT LEJON. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H2963/22 18.5.22 AMEND POSN TO 484200N, 023736W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H7111/27 31.10.27 AMEND TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 40/28. H1291/28 AMEND TO DW (1920) IN 484153N, 023757W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H4958/29 AMEND TO ST. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 23.9.77 WK, DRIES, IN 484154N, 023751W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 23.2.78 CHART AS DW IN 484155N, 023756W [EUR]. NE 2668 & NE 2669. H1271/77 21.4.80 SHOWN AS ST ON FRENCH 833 [1980 EDN]. BR STD. 4.10.84 ST IN 484154N, 023751W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14582005). HH351/570/02 23.8.93 NOW WK, COVERED BY LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 484153N, 023756W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 93 31 21). - NM 3040/93. 28.1.94 POSN NOW 484154N, 023749W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1994). 26.1.99 POSN NOW 4841.903N, 0237.827W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD. SEP 2013/000008264 10.1.13 NOW WK 16.7MTRS IN 4841.89N, 0238.00W [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 1/58/13).
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2021
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FAQ

Where is the FORSWARD wreck located?

The FORSWARD wreck is located at coordinates 48 41.89 N,2 38 W.

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

The FORSWARD lies at a depth of about 16.7 meters and is located at coordinates 48 41.89 N,2 38 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORSWARD?

The seabed around the FORSWARD lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FORSWARD discovered?

The wreck of the FORSWARD was discovered in 1920.

What country did the FORSWARD belong to?

The FORSWARD belonged to NO.

What type of wreck is the FORSWARD?

The FORSWARD is classified as a collier.

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