Le Chamois Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Le chamois Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 58.94 N,5 29.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.982333
  • Longitude: -5.484833
Wreck Depth 74 m
Water Depth 101 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LE CHAMOIS
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 27.1 m
Width 6.7 m
Tonnage 148
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Surveying Details

H4722/79 5.10.81 SANK IN 485900N, 052900W APPROX. (LL, 21, 22.9.81). INS AS WK USC PA 46FMS IN 485900N, 052900W. BR STD. H3464/70 8.3.85 WK PA 74MTRS IN 485900N, 052900W. (BREST 85 06 23) LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS NO.14585164. NCA. H5844/83 21.10.85 WK USC PA 74MTRS [40FMS]. (BREST NM 85 38 27). BR STD. 29.2.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 74MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14585164. NC 2644. 11.11.98 AMEND TO WK USC PD 74MTRS TO AGREE WITH FRENCH WK RECORDS. BR STD. 25.2.09 SHOWN IN 4858.940N, 0529.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

22.9.81 SANK DURING A GALE AND IN HIGH SEAS. (LL, 21, 22.9.81)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 58.94 N,5 29.09 W
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FAQ

Where is the LE CHAMOIS wreck located?

The LE CHAMOIS wreck is located at coordinates 48 58.94 N,5 29.09 W.

How deep is the LE CHAMOIS and where exactly is it located?

The LE CHAMOIS lies at a depth of about 74 meters and is located at coordinates 48 58.94 N,5 29.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LE CHAMOIS?

The seabed around the LE CHAMOIS lies at approximately 101 meters deep.

When did the LE CHAMOIS sink?

The LE CHAMOIS sank on Sep 19, 1981.

When was the wreck of the LE CHAMOIS discovered?

The wreck of the LE CHAMOIS was discovered in 1981.

What country did the LE CHAMOIS belong to?

The LE CHAMOIS belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the LE CHAMOIS?

The LE CHAMOIS had a tonnage of 148 tons.

What type of wreck is the LE CHAMOIS?

The LE CHAMOIS is classified as a trawler.

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