Furieux Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Furieux Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 19.131 N,4 25.902 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.318850
  • Longitude: -4.431700
Wreck Depth 17.6 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FURIEUX
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 481918N, 042555W. [PREVIOUS WK RECORD MISSING]. H1291/28 AMEND WK [OLD SYMBOL] TO DW IN 481918N, 042555W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 3427. H5564/35 G BUOY LAID CLOSE W OF WK. (FRENCH NM 33 1832 35). BR STD. H766/58 19.8.58 SHOWN AS ST WITH BUOY CLOSE W ON FRENCH 3799. NE 3427. H766/58 22.6.59 BUOY NOW G. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1506/59. H4579/60 23.5.63 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (FRENCH NM 63 16 13). BR STD. H998/62 12.5.64 NOW STATED TO BE DW. (FRENCH NM BLOCK64 09 01). BR STD. 12.8.77 DW IN 481921N, 042551W. GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, 18.10.76). H2722/82 5.9.83 NOW WK 12.5MTRS IN 481911N, 042549.6W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 83 09 24). NE 2690. 16.4.96 SHOWN AS WK 13MTRS ON FRENCH 7400 [1995 EDN, CORRECT TO NM 1011/96]. NC 3429. 26.11.08 SHOWN IN 4819.126N, 0425.915W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7400 [2008 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3429. SEP 2015/000178816 16.9.15 SHOWN AS WK 13MTRS IN 4819.126N, 0425.915W [WGD] ON FR 7397. (EDN 4, DTD 2015). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 3, 2020

General Comments

UK NM 307/21

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FAQ

Where is the FURIEUX wreck located?

The FURIEUX wreck is located at coordinates 48 19.131 N,4 25.902 W.

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

The FURIEUX lies at a depth of about 17.6 meters and is located at coordinates 48 19.131 N,4 25.902 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FURIEUX?

The seabed around the FURIEUX lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FURIEUX discovered?

The wreck of the FURIEUX was discovered in 1928.