Le Vieux Tigre Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Le vieux tigre Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.836 N,5 11.028 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.963933
  • Longitude: -5.183800
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LE VIEUX TIGRE
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 39.8 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 261
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1935
Original Detection Year 1935
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2000

Surveying Details

H3383/35 17.5.35 H3383/35 FRENCH TRAWLER, MAST SHOWING, IN 495743.8N, 051139.6W, OR 076.5DEGS, 6.66C FROM LIZARD LTHO, OR 149DEGS, 5.45C LANDEWEDNACK CH TR. THE WK IS NOT EASILY DISTINGUISHED AGAINST THE CLIFFS EXCEPT FROM THE DIRNS OF NE & SW WHEN THE MAST SHOWS CLEAR OF THE LAND. (HMS BEAUFORT, 17.5.35). CHART AS DW. - NM. 16.12.69 16.12.69 REPD TO BE LOCATED IN 495748N, 051058W. IT IS DRIVEN UP A GULLEY & COMPLETELY SMASHED. (R DAVIS, SUB AQUA DIVER). BR STD. H1270/79 18.1.82 H1270/79 18.1.82 DELETED. (R DAVIS). R/P. POSN RETAINED FOR FILING ONLY. 27.5.82 27.5.82 REPD COMPLETELY BROKEN UP OVER WIDE AREA & MERGING WITH WK OF 'MOSEL' [WK NO.22607]. ONE BOILER STILL INTACT. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 7.5MTRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL V).

Circumstances of loss

EX-NYLGHAU. BUILT IN 1908 BY CHARLTON & DOUGHY LTD, GRIMSBY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 70 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BOULOGNE FOR FISHING AND RETURN. RAN ONTO ROCKS UNDER SIGNAL STN AT BASS POINT. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the LE VIEUX TIGRE wreck located?

The LE VIEUX TIGRE wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.836 N,5 11.028 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LE VIEUX TIGRE?

The seabed around the LE VIEUX TIGRE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the LE VIEUX TIGRE sink?

The LE VIEUX TIGRE sank on Mar 27, 1935.

When was the wreck of the LE VIEUX TIGRE discovered?

The wreck of the LE VIEUX TIGRE was discovered in 1935.

What country did the LE VIEUX TIGRE belong to?

The LE VIEUX TIGRE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the LE VIEUX TIGRE carrying?

The LE VIEUX TIGRE was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the LE VIEUX TIGRE?

The LE VIEUX TIGRE had a tonnage of 261 tons.

What type of wreck is the LE VIEUX TIGRE?

The LE VIEUX TIGRE is classified as a trawler.

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