La Tanche Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
La tanche Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
47 41.282 N,3 23.222 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.688033
  • Longitude: -3.387033
Wreck Depth 4.6 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA TANCHE
Type trawler
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0284/44 5.8.44 WK 1FM 0FT IN 474117N, 032313W OR 242DEGS, 5.57C FROM LES TROIS PIERRES LT. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 1704/44. H4131/47 22.1.65 WK 5.3MTRS [2FMS 5FT] IN 474119N, 032314W. (PARIS NM 64 49 21). - NM 76/65. H2770/69 2.7.75 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 3.7MTRS [2FMS 0FT]. (BREST NM'S 75 23 13 & 75 34 09). R/S. 21.5.82 SHOWN AS WK 3.7MTRS IN 474121.1N, 032308.1W, WITH WK 5.1MTRS CLOSE SW ON FR 6470 [1982 EDN]. NC 304. 11.8.82 SHOWN AS WK 3.7MTRS WITH D/L EXTENDED TO COVER WK CLOSE SW ON FR 6470 [1982 EDN]. NC 304. 10.8.82 WK OF TRAWLER 'TANCHE' IN 474121.1N, 032808.1W [EUR]. LOCATED BY SIDESCAN SONAR. LEAST DEPTH 3.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS BY E/S. STATED TO HAVE BEEN WIRE SWEPT. (FR WK RECORDS 1983). NC 2352. 28.9.83 SHOWN AS DWP, LYING SW/NE, BOWS SW, ON FR 6470. CHART AS DWP 3.7MTRS. NC 304. 29.7.87 SHOWN AS WK 4.5MTRS ON FR 7031 [1986 EDN]. G/S. 11.10.88 SHOWN AS WK 4.5MTRS IN 474120.5N, 032308.5W [EUR] ON FR 6470 [1987 EDN]. METAL TRAWLER 'LA TANCHE' LOCATED IN 474120.5N, 032308.5W [EUR] USING TRIDENT III. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D 1986 BY SONAR. LEAST DEPTH 4.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS BY E/S. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573098). AMENDED TO WK 4.5MTRS IN 474120.5N, 032308.5W. NE 304. 13.9.93 SHOWN AS WK 4.5MTRS ON FR 6470 [1989 EDN]. SHOWN AS WK 4.6MTRS ON FR 7139 [1993 EDN]. AMEND TO WK 4.6MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 27, 2017
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FAQ

Where is the LA TANCHE wreck located?

The LA TANCHE wreck is located at coordinates 47 41.282 N,3 23.222 W.

How deep is the LA TANCHE and where exactly is it located?

The LA TANCHE lies at a depth of about 4.6 meters and is located at coordinates 47 41.282 N,3 23.222 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LA TANCHE?

The seabed around the LA TANCHE lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LA TANCHE discovered?

The wreck of the LA TANCHE was discovered in 1944.

What type of wreck is the LA TANCHE?

The LA TANCHE is classified as a trawler.