Marie Galante Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marie galante Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 9.321 N,2 13.329 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.155350
  • Longitude: -2.222150
Wreck Depth 17.4 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIE GALANTE
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 17 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 13.81
Sonar Width 7.62
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 160
Tonnage 69
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1998
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH256/400/02 29.9.98 HH2SANK IN 490918N, 021312W [EUR]. (AVURNAV 178/98). NCA YET. HH256/400/03 22.10.98 DW PD IN 490918N, 021312W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 98 41 21). - NM 4329/98. HH256/400/04 1.3.04 LIES IN 4909.39N, 0213.26W [EUR]. POSN CONFIRMED BY GUERNSEY MARINE SALVAGE CO ON 7.5.99. AT THAT TIME GANTRY STOOD ABOUT 6MTRS ABOVE SEABED WITH PARTS OF THE WHEELHOUSE HAVING BEEN POUNDED BY THE WINTER SWELLS. (P MIMMACK, A/HM, JERSEY HARBOURS, EMAIL DTD 26.2.04). AMEND TO DW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 16.2.06 [WGD] POSN: 4909.330N, 0213.340W. NE 1137 [3RD EDN, MAY' 04]. SEP 2016/000096769 23.3.17 EXAM'D BY BDC; WRECK LOCATED IN 4909.321N, 0213.329W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.40MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. LENGTH 13.81MTRS, WIDTH 7.62MTRS, HEIGHT 2.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 160/340 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE SAT UPRIGHT AMONGST A ROCK OUTCROP. NFS. (HMSML GLEANER, SNT 01/16). AMEND DW 17.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 23, 2017

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK LA NORIMONTAISE ROCK, OFF CORBIERE, WHEN RETURNING FROM FISHING. SANK WHILST UNDER TOW BY ANOTHER TRAWLER.

General Comments

NFS

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FAQ

Where is the MARIE GALANTE wreck located?

The MARIE GALANTE wreck is located at coordinates 49 9.321 N,2 13.329 W.

How deep is the MARIE GALANTE and where exactly is it located?

The MARIE GALANTE lies at a depth of about 17.4 meters and is located at coordinates 49 9.321 N,2 13.329 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIE GALANTE?

The seabed around the MARIE GALANTE lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the MARIE GALANTE sink?

The MARIE GALANTE sank on Sep 25, 1998.

When was the wreck of the MARIE GALANTE discovered?

The wreck of the MARIE GALANTE was discovered in 1998.

What country did the MARIE GALANTE belong to?

The MARIE GALANTE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the MARIE GALANTE?

The MARIE GALANTE had a tonnage of 69 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIE GALANTE?

The MARIE GALANTE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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