Marie Therese Wreck

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Marie therese Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 6.94 N,4 22.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.115667
  • Longitude: -4.368000
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIE THERESE
Type trawler
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1974
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2010

Surveying Details

25.2.74 SUNK NEAR DOUARNENEZ. (LLOYDS VOL.215). NCA. 30.6.77 OBSTN IN 480700N, 042200W. GEN DEPTH ABOUT 20MTRS. SIZE, OVER 50MTRS OR 1000TONS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, 18.10.76). NCA. 21.8.87 NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984 OR 1985. AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SANK AFTER STRIKING A ROCK IN DENSE FOG IN THE BAIE DE DOUARNENEZ. FOUR CREW MISSING. LATER 3 BODIES WERE FOUND, 1 STILL MISSING. (LLOYDS VOL.215).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIE THERESE wreck located?

The MARIE THERESE wreck is located at coordinates 48 6.94 N,4 22.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIE THERESE?

The seabed around the MARIE THERESE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the MARIE THERESE sink?

The MARIE THERESE sank on Feb 21, 1974.

When was the wreck of the MARIE THERESE discovered?

The wreck of the MARIE THERESE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the MARIE THERESE belong to?

The MARIE THERESE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the MARIE THERESE?

The MARIE THERESE is classified as a trawler.

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