Pecheur Breton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pecheur breton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
6 51.62 N,79 48.32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.860333
  • Longitude: 79.805333
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PECHEUR BRETON
Type carrier
Flag HN
Length 87.8 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1827
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH506/410/02 14.7.94 SANK IN POSN GALBOKKA LT BEARING 025 DEGS, 5 MILES AT 1300. (SRI LANKA PORTS AUTHORITY, FAX DTD 8.7.94). INS AS DWPA IN 065136N, 794812E. - NM 2603/94.
Last Amended Date Mar 24, 2005

Circumstances of loss

30.3.94 SANK AFTER LEAK IN HATCH NUMBER 2. APPARENTLY ON FINAL VOYAGE TO BREAKERS YARD. DEREGISTERED FROM THE SEYCHELLES FLAG ON 30.3.94. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the PECHEUR BRETON wreck located?

The PECHEUR BRETON wreck is located at coordinates 6 51.62 N,79 48.32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PECHEUR BRETON?

The seabed around the PECHEUR BRETON lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the PECHEUR BRETON sink?

The PECHEUR BRETON sank on Jul 1, 1994.

When was the wreck of the PECHEUR BRETON discovered?

The wreck of the PECHEUR BRETON was discovered in 1994.

What country did the PECHEUR BRETON belong to?

The PECHEUR BRETON belonged to HN.

What cargo was the PECHEUR BRETON carrying?

The PECHEUR BRETON was carrying metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal.

What was the tonnage of the PECHEUR BRETON?

The PECHEUR BRETON had a tonnage of 1827 tons.

What type of wreck is the PECHEUR BRETON?

The PECHEUR BRETON is classified as a carrier.