Paris Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Obstruction Category | foul ground |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Paris Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 9.733 N,2 9 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 10 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PARIS |
| Type | steam ship |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jul 28, 1863 |
| Bottom Texture | Gravel |
| Original Detection Year | 1970 |
| Last Detection Year | 2016 |
| Original Source | diver |
| Surveying Details | H1246/70 3.8.70 REPORTED TO LIE 7 CABLES FROM NOIRMONT PT TR & 6 CABLES FROM SILLETTE BN. COMPLETELY COVERED WITH GRAVEL. ONLY THE BOILERS & ENGINES WITH THE PADDLES SHOW. WK IN VERY POOR STATE & BREAKS UP EASILY. BOWS THOUGHT TO LIE TO THE N. DUE TO LARGE BOULDERS IN THE GRAVEL WHERE HULL SHOULD BE, PRESUMED THAT MUCH OF THE HULL HAS BEEN CARRIED AWAY & NOT BURIED. (T A TITTERINGTON, 28.7.70). 11.5.99 INS AS FOUL PA. BR STD. 16.2.06 WGD POSN: 49.09.733N, 0209.000W. BA 1137 [3RD EDN, MAY' 04]. SEP 2016/000096769 23.3.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (HMSML GLEANER, SNT 01/16). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
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- Ant Wreck 873.9 M
- Arnold Maersk Wreck 1005.7 M
- President Poincare Wreck 1034.2 M
- Hms Pigmy Wreck 1080.2 M
- Venus Wreck 1262.4 M
- Harlequeen-K Wreck 1323.7 M
General Comments
WELL BROKEN UP. ALMOST BURIED. BOWS N