Mattanza Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mattanza Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 41.987 N,5 58.14 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.699783
  • Longitude: -5.969000
Wreck Depth 102 m
Water Depth 138 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MATTANZA
Type trawler
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 1, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

HH353/400/02 20.5.94 VESSEL REPD SINKING, LIFERAFTS LOCATED IN 474200N, 055800W APPROX. NOT CONFIRMED AS SUNK, NAVIGATION MAY BE DANGEROUS. (LL, 2.5.94). NCA. HH353/400/02 29.6.94 WK USC 20MTRS IN 474200N, 055800W. (FRENCH NM 94 24 28). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. HH175/400/03 5.9.03 NOW WK USC PA 102MTRS IN 4741.987N, 0558.140W [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 03 35 08). BR STD. SEP 2009/000117388 24.9.09 SHOWN ON FRENCH 6990 [3RD EDN 2009, 1:350,000]. SEP 2009/000172240 8.1.10 NM ACTION TO INSERT ON BA 2643 & 2655. - NM 339/10.

Circumstances of loss

2.5.94 PROBABLY SANK IN 474200N, 055800W, FOUR PEOPLE ABANDONED VESSEL. AIRCRAFT LOCATED LIFERAFTS, ALL CREW RESCUED. WRECK NOT CERTAIN TO BE SUNK AND NAVIGATION MAY BE DANGEROUS. (LL, 2.5.94).

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FAQ

Where is the MATTANZA wreck located?

The MATTANZA wreck is located at coordinates 47 41.987 N,5 58.14 W.

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

The MATTANZA lies at a depth of about 102 meters and is located at coordinates 47 41.987 N,5 58.14 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MATTANZA?

The seabed around the MATTANZA lies at approximately 138 meters deep.

When did the MATTANZA sink?

The MATTANZA sank on May 1, 1994.

When was the wreck of the MATTANZA discovered?

The wreck of the MATTANZA was discovered in 1994.

What country did the MATTANZA belong to?

The MATTANZA belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the MATTANZA?

The MATTANZA is classified as a trawler.

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