Philippe (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Philippe (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.12 N,4 10.984 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.935333
  • Longitude: -4.183067
Wreck Depth 63 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PHILIPPE (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 19.8 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4287/77 9.1.79 H4287/77 9.1.79 THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN 65FT LONG. WAS BURNING WELL BEFORE IT SANK IN POSN 167DEGS EDDYSTONE LT, 15 MILES. (FALMOUTH CG MRSC SIG DTD 1.1.79 & TELECON 9.1.79). GIVES POSN 495606N, 041055W IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. UNLIKELY THAT MUCH REMAINED BEFORE SINKING. NCA. H1270/84 5.7.85 H1270/84 5.7.85 WK, STANDS 4FMS ABOVE SEABED, LOCATED IN 495612N, 041039W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). CHART AS WK 63MTRS. BR STD. H1270/87 17.10.88 H1270/87 17.10.88 DATA RE-ASSESSED. AMEND POSN TO 495506N, 041055W. BR STD. HH226/400/01 26.3.93 HH226/400/01 26.3.93 DECCA CO-ORDS RE-ASSESSED. AMEND POSN TO 495605N, 041055W. - NM 1212/93. HH091/059/01 14.4.05 HH091/059/01 14.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2005

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING FIRE. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the PHILIPPE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PHILIPPE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.12 N,4 10.984 W.

How deep is the PHILIPPE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PHILIPPE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 63 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.12 N,4 10.984 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PHILIPPE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the PHILIPPE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the PHILIPPE (PROBABLY) sink?

The PHILIPPE (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 1, 1979.

When was the wreck of the PHILIPPE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PHILIPPE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the PHILIPPE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PHILIPPE (PROBABLY) belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the PHILIPPE (PROBABLY)?

The PHILIPPE (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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