Nautilus (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nautilus (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 3.197 N,1 30.472 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.053283
  • Longitude: -1.507867
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 7.3 m
Width 1.8 m
Tonnage 127
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 3, 2018

Surveying Details

30.3.76 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 460400N, 012930W APPROX. (LL, 24.3.76). H2770/69 3.8.76 WK 15MTRS IN 460315N, 013040W. (FRENCH NM 76 27 16). 9.10.79 SHOWN IN 460312N, 013028W ON FRENCH 6334. NE 2746. 29.3.88 SHOWN IN 460315N, 013024W ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. NC 2663. 20.3.90 FV 'NAUTILUS' POSSIBLY IN 460315N, 013024W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14561085). NC 20. 30.10.01 SHOWN AS WK PA 15MTRS IN 4603.197N, 0130.472W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7404 [INT 1843] [2000 EDN, 1: 50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2999.

Circumstances of loss

24.3.76 SANK IN HIGH WINDS & HEAVY SEAS. (LL, 24.3.76).

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FAQ

Where is the NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 46 3.197 N,1 30.472 W.

How deep is the NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 46 3.197 N,1 30.472 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 22, 1976.

When was the wreck of the NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY)?

The NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 127 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY)?

The NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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