Hippolyte Worms Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hippolyte worms Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 35.758 N,0 3.937 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.595967
  • Longitude: 0.065617
Wreck Depth 12.5 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIPPOLYTE WORMS
Sonar Length 90
Orientation 120
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 1990

Surveying Details

H2255/52 9.4.52 H2255/52 9.4.52 SHOWN AS WK, LEAST DEPTH 14MTRS, IN 493545N, 000400E ON FR 4937. NE 2146 & NE 2613. H659/60 2.9.60 H659/60 2.9.60 SHOWN AS WK 14MTRS [7FMS 4FT] ON FR 4937. 1.10.74 1.10.74 SHOWN AS WK 14MTRS IN 493547N, 000403E [EUR] ON FR 6603. NC 2146. 23.3.82 23.3.82 SHOWN AS WK 13.8MTRS ON FR CHART 6603 [AUG 1979 EDN]. NC 2656. H3606/87 17.8.87 H3606/87 17.8.87 LEAST DEPTH NOW 12.5MTRS IN 493548N, 000401E. (BREST NM 87 24 23). - NM 2717/87. 10.1.90 10.1.90 SHOWN AS WK 12.5MTRS IN 493549N, 000401E ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]; STATED AS WK OF 'HIPPOLYTE WORMS' IN 493548.5N, 000401E. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. LOCATED BY E/S. WK IS OVERTURNED, ORIENTATED TO 120DEGS. LENGTH 90MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.18090029). NE 2146.

General Comments

WK IS OVERTURNED

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FAQ

Where is the HIPPOLYTE WORMS wreck located?

The HIPPOLYTE WORMS wreck is located at coordinates 49 35.758 N,0 3.937 E.

How deep is the HIPPOLYTE WORMS and where exactly is it located?

The HIPPOLYTE WORMS lies at a depth of about 12.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 35.758 N,0 3.937 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HIPPOLYTE WORMS?

The seabed around the HIPPOLYTE WORMS lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HIPPOLYTE WORMS discovered?

The wreck of the HIPPOLYTE WORMS was discovered in 1952.

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