Papillon Des Mers Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Papillon des mers Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
47 42.673 N,4 3.429 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.711217
  • Longitude: -4.057150
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PAPILLON DES MERS
Type trawler
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 8.10.79 SHOWN AS DW IN 474242N, 040331W ON FRENCH 6648. NE 2352. 6.9.82 SHOWN AS DW IN 474243.9N 040321W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6648 [1980 EDN]. NC 3640. 6.7.83 WK OF TRAWLER 'PAP DES MERS' LOCATED IN 474243.9N, 040321W [EUR] BY DIVERS. GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). NC 2352. 24.5.88 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. 25.5.88 NAME GIVEN IN FULL 'PAPILLON DES MERS'. WK, CLEARANCE UNKNOWN BUT LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 474244N, 040321W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574080). 20.5.10 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 4742.673N, 0403.429W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6648 [2ND EDN 2009, 1:20,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2017
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 42.673 N,4 3.429 W
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FAQ

Where is the PAPILLON DES MERS wreck located?

The PAPILLON DES MERS wreck is located at coordinates 47 42.673 N,4 3.429 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PAPILLON DES MERS?

The seabed around the PAPILLON DES MERS lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PAPILLON DES MERS discovered?

The wreck of the PAPILLON DES MERS was discovered in 1979.

What type of wreck is the PAPILLON DES MERS?

The PAPILLON DES MERS is classified as a trawler.