La Comete Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
La comete Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 51.068 N,17 6.118 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.851133
  • Longitude: -17.101967
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA COMETE
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 27.4 m
Width 7.6 m
Tonnage 230
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 26, 1976
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4718/70 23.11.76 ST CONSPIC IN 205105N, 170615W. (BREST NM 76.40.27) BR STD. 3.9.81 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 538. BR STD. 20.1.83 SHOWN AS ST CONSPIC ON SPANISH 549. NE 1699. 16.6.87 POE POSN: 205105N, 170618W. NC 1699.
Last Amended Date Mar 22, 2022

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED 5M N CAP BLANC, ABOUT 1KM N OF LA GUERA. ALLEDGED LIGHTHOUSE OUT OF ACTION. DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.225)

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FAQ

Where is the LA COMETE wreck located?

The LA COMETE wreck is located at coordinates 20 51.068 N,17 6.118 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LA COMETE?

The seabed around the LA COMETE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the LA COMETE sink?

The LA COMETE sank on Apr 26, 1976.

When was the wreck of the LA COMETE discovered?

The wreck of the LA COMETE was discovered in 1976.

What country did the LA COMETE belong to?

The LA COMETE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the LA COMETE?

The LA COMETE had a tonnage of 230 tons.

What type of wreck is the LA COMETE?

The LA COMETE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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