Locqueltas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Locqueltas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 41.048 N,3 24.963 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.684133
  • Longitude: -3.416050
Wreck Depth 8 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOCQUELTAS
Type trawler
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1930
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.5.30 STEAMER 'FORMIGNY' REPORTED SINKING TRAWLER 'LOCQUELTAS' IN 474100N, 032505W. (LL 8.5.30). H3705/30 30.5.30 WK OF TRAWLER IN 474100N, 032500W MARKED BY G BUOY. (PARIS NM 20 979 30). - TNM 861/30. H3705/30 9.4.31 SHOWN AS DW IN 474105N, 032500W MARKED BY G CAN BUOY ON FR 5560. - NM 636/31. H8812/32 15.12.32 WK, LEAST DEPTH 5MTRS, IN 474104.5N, 032457.5W MARKED BY G CON BUOY. (PARIS NM 49 2482 32). - NM 2019/32. H4270/47 21.7.47 BUOY REMOVED. (PARIS NM 2005/47). - NM 1728/47. H4270/47 5.9.49 G CON BUOY, TRIANGLE TOPMARK LAID IN 474104N, 032508W. (PARIS NM 31 022 49). - NM 1806/49. H4270/47 26.11.59 BUOY REPLACED BY RW CAN BUOY, TRIANGLE TOPMARK [POINTS DOWN], 150MTRS S OF WK. (PARIS NM 59 39 12). AMENDED BUOY TO RW CAN, TRIANGLE TOPMARK [POINTS DOWN], 500FT S OF WK. - NM 2682/59. H4270/47 15.12.59 BUOY MOVED TO 50MTRS S OF WK. (PARIS NM 59 47 18). MOVE BUOY TO 150FT S OF WK. R/S. H4131/47 22.1.65 NOW WK, LEAST DEPTH 8.5MTRS [4FMS 4FT], IN 474104.5N, 032459W. (PARIS NM 64 49 21). - NM 76/65. H4131/47 26.6.68 BUOY REMOVED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). R/S. 21.5.82 SHOWN AS WK 8.5MTRS IN 474106.2N, 032452.8W ON FR 6470. NC 304. 11.8.83 TRAWLER 'LOCQUELTAS' IN 474106.2N, 032452.8W [EUR]. LOCATED BY SIDE SCAN SONAR & DIVERS. LEAST DEPTH 8.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS BY E/S. (FR WK RECORDS 1983). NC 2352. 23.8.88 POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573102). 26.7.93 SHOWN AS WK 8MTRS ON FR 6990 [1992 EDN][SCALE 1:355000]. BR STD. 16.9.93 SHOWN AS WK 8MTRS ON FR 6989 [1992 EDN][SCALE 1:345000]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2019

Circumstances of loss

8.5.30 SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH STEAMER 'FORMIGNY' AT ENTRANCE TO LORIENT ROADS. (LL 8.5.30).

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FAQ

Where is the LOCQUELTAS wreck located?

The LOCQUELTAS wreck is located at coordinates 47 41.048 N,3 24.963 W.

How deep is the LOCQUELTAS and where exactly is it located?

The LOCQUELTAS lies at a depth of about 8 meters and is located at coordinates 47 41.048 N,3 24.963 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOCQUELTAS?

The seabed around the LOCQUELTAS lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the LOCQUELTAS sink?

The LOCQUELTAS sank on May 6, 1930.

When was the wreck of the LOCQUELTAS discovered?

The wreck of the LOCQUELTAS was discovered in 1930.

What country did the LOCQUELTAS belong to?

The LOCQUELTAS belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the LOCQUELTAS?

The LOCQUELTAS is classified as a trawler.

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