L'armandeche Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
L'armandeche Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 9.904 N,1 30.495 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.165067
  • Longitude: 1.508250
Wreck Depth 15.85 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name L'ARMANDECHE
Type trawler
Flag FR
Sonar Length 16.45
Sonar Width 5.3
Shadow Height 7.51
Orientation 115
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 1982
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 005.6,009.4,000.8,120
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4886/76 6.7.82 LOCATED IN 510952N, 013032E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.4 IN GEN DEPTH 15.4MTRS [LAT]. (TH HARWICH, TLX DTD 1.7.82). CHART AS WK 4.4MTRS. - NM 1754/82. H2333/85 23.10.86 EXAM'D 19.6.86 IN 510953N, 013037E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. VERY SMALL CONTACT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.2 IN GEN DEPTH 11-13MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 13.3MTRS. WK HAS EITHER BROKEN UP OR SETTLED INTO THE SEABED. GAVE SMALL MAGNETIC DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 300B). AMEND TO WK 11.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/511/01 12.2.91 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. LIES ON S EDGE SURVEY AREA. NOT DISPROVED. (NP 1016, HI 511). NCA. HH090/630/01 31.8.94 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. (NP 1016, HI 630). NCA. HH090/737/01 30.9.97 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND E/S. PRESUMED BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 737). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. HH091/294/01 8.4.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1294). NCA. 26.2.13 NOT SURVEYED 12.2012. NOT IN SURVEY AREA. (NETSURVEY, HI 1399). RSDRA2022000003820 21.03.22 EXAM'D 21.09.2021; IN 5109.904N, 0130.495E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 15.85MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. LENGTH 16.45MTRS, WIDTH 5.3MTRS, HEIGHT 7.51MTRS, ORIENTATION 115/295 DEGS. PARTIALLY INTACT, THOUGH LARGELY BURIED WITH MAST-LIKE STRUCTURE, SCOUR TO SE. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1743, H525-WI-14811). AMEND DW 15.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 23, 2022

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON GOODWIN SANDS. LATER SANK WHEN TOWED OFF. CREW SAFE. (LL).

General Comments

PARTIALLY INTACT, THOUGH LARGELY BURIED WITH MAST-LIKE STRUCTURE, SCOUR TO SE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 9.904 N,1 30.495 E
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FAQ

Where is the L'ARMANDECHE wreck located?

The L'ARMANDECHE wreck is located at coordinates 51 9.904 N,1 30.495 E.

How deep is the L'ARMANDECHE and where exactly is it located?

The L'ARMANDECHE lies at a depth of about 15.85 meters and is located at coordinates 51 9.904 N,1 30.495 E.

How deep is the seabed around the L'ARMANDECHE?

The seabed around the L'ARMANDECHE lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the L'ARMANDECHE sink?

The L'ARMANDECHE sank on Jun 29, 1982.

When was the wreck of the L'ARMANDECHE discovered?

The wreck of the L'ARMANDECHE was discovered in 1982.

What country did the L'ARMANDECHE belong to?

The L'ARMANDECHE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the L'ARMANDECHE carrying?

The L'ARMANDECHE was carrying ballast.

What type of wreck is the L'ARMANDECHE?

The L'ARMANDECHE is classified as a trawler.

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