Le Sextant (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Le sextant (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
47 0.54 N,3 9.58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.009000
  • Longitude: -3.159667
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LE SEXTANT (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag FR
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 15, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH353/510/02 12.7.93 SANK IN 470112N, 031100W APPROX. (LL 30.6.93). NCA YET. HH353/510/02 19.8.93 WK COVERED BY MORE THAN 20MTRS IN 470036N, 030930W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 93 30 29). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH353/480/07 10.10.03 NOW WK USC 60MTRS. (FRENCH NM 03 39 48). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH ANTIGUA & BARBUDA MV 'MAGNUS E'. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 0.54 N,3 9.58 W
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FAQ

Where is the LE SEXTANT (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LE SEXTANT (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 47 0.54 N,3 9.58 W.

How deep is the LE SEXTANT (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LE SEXTANT (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 47 0.54 N,3 9.58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LE SEXTANT (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LE SEXTANT (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the LE SEXTANT (PROBABLY) sink?

The LE SEXTANT (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 15, 1993.

When was the wreck of the LE SEXTANT (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LE SEXTANT (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the LE SEXTANT (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LE SEXTANT (PROBABLY) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the LE SEXTANT (PROBABLY)?

The LE SEXTANT (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the LE SEXTANT (PROBABLY)?

The LE SEXTANT (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.