L'aventurier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
L'aventurier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 48.94 N,1 28.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.815667
  • Longitude: -1.470000
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name L'AVENTURIER
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 11.3 m
Width 4.3 m
Tonnage 15
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH351/352/02 16.1.92 SUNK IN 494900N, 012807W. (CHERBOURG AVURNAV 1489). PLOTS IN APPROX 60MTRS IN EXPLOSIVES DUMPING GROUND ON BA 2613. NC YET. 12.2.93 WK, LEAST DEPTH UNKNOWN BUT MORE THAN 20MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS IN 494900N, 012807W [EUR] [+/-500MTRS]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1992 NO.14591293). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2008/000084195 4.12.08 WK USC 42MTRS SHOWN ON BA 2613 [2ND EDN' OCT 07 (INT 1705), 1:150,000]. WK USC 42MTRS PD SHOWN ON FRENCH 7120 [2ND EDN' 08]. AMEND TO WK USC 42MTRS PD IN EXISTING POSN. BR STD. 3.8.10 SHOWN IN 4948.940N, 0128.200W [WGD] ON BA 1114 [EDN 1 DTD 11.3.10].
Last Amended Date Mar 28, 2017

Circumstances of loss

PRESUMED SCUTTLED. (OPERATION 'MELLICK').

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FAQ

Where is the L'AVENTURIER wreck located?

The L'AVENTURIER wreck is located at coordinates 49 48.94 N,1 28.2 W.

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

The L'AVENTURIER lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 49 48.94 N,1 28.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the L'AVENTURIER?

The seabed around the L'AVENTURIER lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the L'AVENTURIER discovered?

The wreck of the L'AVENTURIER was discovered in 1991.

What country did the L'AVENTURIER belong to?

The L'AVENTURIER belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the L'AVENTURIER?

The L'AVENTURIER had a tonnage of 15 tons.

What type of wreck is the L'AVENTURIER?

The L'AVENTURIER is classified as a fishing vessel.