Le Merle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Le merle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 43.806 N,1 42.637 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.730100
  • Longitude: -1.710617
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LE MERLE
Type trawler
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2017

Surveying Details

HH351/520/02 15.4.93 WK, ESTIMATED UNSURVEYED CLEARANCE DEPTH 28MTRS, IN 494351N, 014632.5W. (BREST NM 93 11 14). - NM 1571/93. HH100/351/08 3.12.93 WK IN 494351N, 014225W IS IDENTIFIED AS FRENCH ARMED TRAWLER 'LE MERLE'. IT IS WELL CONSERVED. (P ENAULT, 15.11.93) HH351/530/02 14.9.94 AMEND TO WK 42MTRS IN 494351.5N, 014233W. (FR NM 34 26 94). - NM 3335/94. 8.3.95 DEPTH OVER WK NOW 45MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1994 NO.14591179). BR STD. SEP 2015/000182665 30.9.15 SHOWN AS WK 45MTRS IN 4943.806N, 0142.637W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7092 [ED 4, COR TO 11.8.15]. AMEND TO NDW 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

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FAQ

Where is the LE MERLE wreck located?

The LE MERLE wreck is located at coordinates 49 43.806 N,1 42.637 W.

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

The LE MERLE lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 49 43.806 N,1 42.637 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LE MERLE?

The seabed around the LE MERLE lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LE MERLE discovered?

The wreck of the LE MERLE was discovered in 1993.

What country did the LE MERLE belong to?

The LE MERLE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the LE MERLE?

The LE MERLE is classified as a trawler.

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