Maria-Desire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maria-desire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 22.193 N,2 3.749 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.369883
  • Longitude: -2.062483
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIA-DESIRE
Type fishing vessel
Tonnage 29
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 6, 1916
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 3, 2018

Surveying Details

H2474/19 7.7.19 SHOWN AS WK IN 462200N, 020340W ON FRENCH WK CHART 10104. BR STD. H2967/22 18.5.22 AMEND TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1142/28 18.2.28 AMEND TO NDW (1918) IN 462215N, 020340W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 16.2.81 SHOWN AS DW PA ON FRENCH 6337. NE 2648. 16.4.82 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS [11FMS] ON FRENCH 6902 [1981 EDN]. BR STD. 12.12.84 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 6990 [1984 EDN]. 25.3.88 SHOWN AS WK USC 28MTRS IN 462215N, 020339.5W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562040). NC 2663. 28.11.01 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 28MTRS ON FRENCH 7403 [2000 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2998. 30.9.04 SHOWN IN 4622.202N, 0203.764W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7403 [2002 EDN, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2998.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A MINE & SANK WHILE FISHING. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIA-DESIRE wreck located?

The MARIA-DESIRE wreck is located at coordinates 46 22.193 N,2 3.749 W.

How deep is the MARIA-DESIRE and where exactly is it located?

The MARIA-DESIRE lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 46 22.193 N,2 3.749 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIA-DESIRE?

The seabed around the MARIA-DESIRE lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the MARIA-DESIRE sink?

The MARIA-DESIRE sank on Mar 6, 1916.

When was the wreck of the MARIA-DESIRE discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA-DESIRE was discovered in 1919.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA-DESIRE?

The MARIA-DESIRE had a tonnage of 29 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA-DESIRE?

The MARIA-DESIRE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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