Petit Poisson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Petit poisson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
56 38.988 N,6 9.062 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.649800
  • Longitude: -6.151033
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETIT POISSON
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 16.5 m
Tonnage 37
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H3112/86 9.1.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 563900N, 060900W APPROX. NOT CONSIDERED A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (OBAN MRSC, TLX DTD 16.12.86). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 11.3.13 OT LOCATED 11.2012 USING M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1298). NOT SHOWN ON GOOGLE EARTH. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2013

Circumstances of loss

RAN ASHORE N SIDE OF ARDMORE POINT, WAS HOLED & SANK. CREW OF 3 RECOVERED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the PETIT POISSON wreck located?

The PETIT POISSON wreck is located at coordinates 56 38.988 N,6 9.062 W.

When did the PETIT POISSON sink?

The PETIT POISSON sank on Dec 16, 1986.

When was the wreck of the PETIT POISSON discovered?

The wreck of the PETIT POISSON was discovered in 1986.

What country did the PETIT POISSON belong to?

The PETIT POISSON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PETIT POISSON?

The PETIT POISSON had a tonnage of 37 tons.

What type of wreck is the PETIT POISSON?

The PETIT POISSON is classified as a fishing vessel.