Gai Littoral Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gai littoral Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 19.581 N,2 41.884 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.326350
  • Longitude: -2.698067
Wreck Depth 25.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GAI LITTORAL
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 12.5 m
Width 4.6 m
Orientation 130
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1988
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2019

Surveying Details

H4879/84 17.6.88 WK, COVERED BY MORE THAN 20MTRS, IN 471937N, 024147W. (BREST NM 88 17 28). CHART AS WK USC 20MTRS [11FMS] IN 471937N, 024147W. - NM 2036/88. 23.3.90 FRENCH FV 'GAI LITTORAL' LOCATED IN 471936.8N, 024147W [EUR] USING SYLEDIS. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LOCATED BY MINESWEEPER 'CALLIOPE'. EXAM'D BY SONAR. GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. LIES FLAT ON SEABED OF SAND, ORIENTATION 130/310DEGS. SANK DURING THE NIGHT 7/8TH FEB 1988. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990). 1.7.91 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 7033 [1991 EDN]. 25.3.96 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 7395 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. HH353/480/04 11.1.99 NOW WK 25.5MTRS IN 4719.640N, 0241.800W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 98 51 31). BR STD. 12.10.00 SHOWN AS WK 25.5MTRS IN 4719.640N, 0241.800W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7033 [1991 EDN, CORR TO 1999]. NC 2823. 14.5.14 [WGD] POSN: 4719.581N, 0241.884W.

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FAQ

Where is the GAI LITTORAL wreck located?

The GAI LITTORAL wreck is located at coordinates 47 19.581 N,2 41.884 W.

How deep is the GAI LITTORAL and where exactly is it located?

The GAI LITTORAL lies at a depth of about 25.5 meters and is located at coordinates 47 19.581 N,2 41.884 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GAI LITTORAL?

The seabed around the GAI LITTORAL lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the GAI LITTORAL sink?

The GAI LITTORAL sank on Feb 7, 1988.

When was the wreck of the GAI LITTORAL discovered?

The wreck of the GAI LITTORAL was discovered in 1988.

What country did the GAI LITTORAL belong to?

The GAI LITTORAL belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the GAI LITTORAL?

The GAI LITTORAL is classified as a fishing vessel.

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