Louise Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Louise Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 17.5 N,2 11.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.291667
  • Longitude: -2.196667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOUISE
Type cutter
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1855
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1280/77 9.2.77 LOSS ON PATERNOSTERS REEF, NW JERSEY. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 6.1.77). NCA, POSN 491730N, 021148W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2004

Circumstances of loss

6.1.77 WRECKED ON PATERNOSTERS REEF, NW JERSEY. IT WAS LATER FOUND THAT SHE WAS FROM VANNES, FRANCE. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 6.1.77).

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FAQ

Where is the LOUISE wreck located?

The LOUISE wreck is located at coordinates 49 17.5 N,2 11.8 W.

When did the LOUISE sink?

The LOUISE sank on Sep 18, 1855.

When was the wreck of the LOUISE discovered?

The wreck of the LOUISE was discovered in 1977.

What cargo was the LOUISE carrying?

The LOUISE was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the LOUISE?

The LOUISE is classified as a cutter.