La Meduse Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
La meduse Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 53.5 N,16 59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.891667
  • Longitude: -16.983333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA MEDUSE
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1844
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H8379/27 20.12.27 H8379/27 20.12.27 WRECK [OLD SYMBOL] SHOWN IN 195200N, 165830W ON BA 1230 PRIOR TO 1844. STILL SHOWN ON FRENCH 2835 RECEIVED 1926. H8379/27 H8379/27 29.2. 28 AMENDED TO DW IN 195200N, 170230W. NAME ERASED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1230. 27.7.62 27.7.62 NOT SHOWN ON NC 3247. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 21.4.81 21.4.81 LOCATED IN 195330N, 165900W APPROX BY FRENCH EXPEDITION. (NAVIGATIO NO 113, JANVIER 1981, P92, ET SEQ.) NCA, PLOTS INSIDE DANGER LINE OF AREA OF UNDERWATER ROCK. 27.1.03 27.1.03 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7386 [INT 1951] [1998 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM STATES SURVEYS OF 1962-1963 AS AUTHORITY FOR AREA. NCA, NOT SHOWN ON BA 1661 [AUG'02 EDN].
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2010
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FAQ

Where is the LA MEDUSE wreck located?

The LA MEDUSE wreck is located at coordinates 19 53.5 N,16 59 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LA MEDUSE?

The seabed around the LA MEDUSE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LA MEDUSE discovered?

The wreck of the LA MEDUSE was discovered in 1844.

What country did the LA MEDUSE belong to?

The LA MEDUSE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the LA MEDUSE?

The LA MEDUSE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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