Peniche Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Peniche Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 17.899 N,4 25.704 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.298317
  • Longitude: -4.428400
Wreck Depth 9.5 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PENICHE
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3774/81 12.10.83 WK 9MTRS IN 481757N, 042537W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 83 32 16). NE 2690. 15.10.84 STATED AS SMALL FV 'PENICHE'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). 16.4.96 SHOWN AS WK 9.5MTRS ON FRENCH 7400 [1995 EDN, CORRECT TO NM 1011/96]. BR STD. 29.1.09 SHOWN IN 4817.899N, 0425.704W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7397 [2ND EDN 2008, 1:10,000, LARGEST SCALE] & 7400 [2ND EDN 2008, 1:22.500, 2ND SCALE BUT LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3429.
Last Amended Date May 2, 2018
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FAQ

Where is the PENICHE wreck located?

The PENICHE wreck is located at coordinates 48 17.899 N,4 25.704 W.

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

The PENICHE lies at a depth of about 9.5 meters and is located at coordinates 48 17.899 N,4 25.704 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PENICHE?

The seabed around the PENICHE lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PENICHE discovered?

The wreck of the PENICHE was discovered in 1983.

What type of wreck is the PENICHE?

The PENICHE is classified as a fishing vessel.