Gloire A Sainte Therese Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Gloire a sainte therese Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 51.94 N,1 34.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.865667
  • Longitude: 1.578333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLOIRE A SAINTE THERESE
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H2981/78 22.2.80 POSN REPD AS 505154N, 013448E. (DOVER MRCC TELECON). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 22, 2000

Circumstances of loss

31.1.80 RAN ASHORE AT CAP GRIS NEZ AND ALMOST CAPSIZED. INACCESSIBLE TO FRENCH WARSHIP AND LIFEBOAT BECAUSE OF ROCKS AND ROUGH SEAS. CREW OF SEVEN RESCUED BY RAF HELICOPTER FROM MANSTON. (LL, 31.1.80).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 51.94 N,1 34.7 E
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FAQ

Where is the GLOIRE A SAINTE THERESE wreck located?

The GLOIRE A SAINTE THERESE wreck is located at coordinates 50 51.94 N,1 34.7 E.

When did the GLOIRE A SAINTE THERESE sink?

The GLOIRE A SAINTE THERESE sank on Jan 30, 1980.

When was the wreck of the GLOIRE A SAINTE THERESE discovered?

The wreck of the GLOIRE A SAINTE THERESE was discovered in 1980.

What country did the GLOIRE A SAINTE THERESE belong to?

The GLOIRE A SAINTE THERESE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the GLOIRE A SAINTE THERESE?

The GLOIRE A SAINTE THERESE is classified as a fishing vessel.