Galet D'or Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Galet d'or Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 31.344 N,0 58.802 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.522400
  • Longitude: -0.980033
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GALET D'OR
Type barge
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2025

Surveying Details

H3036/56 11.5.56 DW LIES 114DEGS, 2.92M FROM PTE DE LA CHAMBRETTE FG LT. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G, CLOSE NW. (PARIS NM 14 15 56). PLOTS IN 453120N, 005846W. - NM 1219/56. H3036/56 9.6.56 BUOY REPLACED BY G CAN LT BUOY, RECTANGULAR TOPMARK, GPFL(2)G CLOSE SW OF WK. (PARIS NM 56 17 35). - NM 1433/56. H3036/56 5.3.58 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 12.0MTRS, BUOY REMOVED. (FRENCH HYDRO). BR STD. H3719/58 22.8.58 SHOWN AS WK 12.0MTRS ON FRENCH 6139. - NM 1577/58. 30.3.73 SHOWN AS WK 12.0MTRS [6FMS 3FT] IN 453122N, 005838W ON FRENCH 6141 [1972 EDN]. SHOWN IN 453123N, 005836W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6139 [1973 EDN]. INS IN 453122N, 005838W. NE 2910. 11.6.82 SHOWN AS WK 12.3MTRS [6FMS 4FT] ON FRENCH 6141 [1982 EDN]. NE 2916. 7.2.84 SHOWN AS WK 12.0MTRS IN 453123N, 005837W ON FRENCH 6336 [1983 EDN]. NC 2910, 8.2.84 WK OF LIGHTER/SAIL BARGE 'GALET D'OR' LIES IN 453123.4N, 005837.2W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 12.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13.0MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). BR STD. 20.11.00 SHOWN IN 4531.400N, 0058.740W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7028 [1985 EDN, CORRECT TO FRENCH NM 23 08 00). NE 2091. 22.1.03 SHOWN AS WK 12.3MTRS IN 4531.340N, 0058.830W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7426 [INT 1845] [1ST EDN 2002, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION] NC 3057. 15.10.14 SHOWN AS WK 12MTRS IN 4531.344N, 0058.802W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7426 [EDN 2 DTD 1.2014].

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FAQ

Where is the GALET D'OR wreck located?

The GALET D'OR wreck is located at coordinates 45 31.344 N,0 58.802 W.

How deep is the GALET D'OR and where exactly is it located?

The GALET D'OR lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 45 31.344 N,0 58.802 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GALET D'OR?

The seabed around the GALET D'OR lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GALET D'OR discovered?

The wreck of the GALET D'OR was discovered in 1956.

What type of wreck is the GALET D'OR?

The GALET D'OR is classified as a barge.

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