Pierrette Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Pierrette Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 40.6 N,17 23.15 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.676667
  • Longitude: -17.385833
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PIERRETTE
Type fishing vessel
Length 35.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Tonnage 293
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1974
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H4718/70 20.9.79 H4718/70 20.9.79 DW PA IN 144048N, 172324W, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY FL. (SHELL INTERNATIONAL, LONDON TELECOM 19.9.79 & BREST TELEX 201129Z SEPT). H4718/70 8.10.79 H4718/70 8.10.79 MARKED BY 2 R BUOYS. (BREST TELEX 2411372). NCA. H4083/74 9.6.80 H4083/74 9.6.80 NOW REPORTED IN 144036N, 172301W, MARKED BY A G LT BUOY. (BREST NM 80/20/16T). NCA. H4718/70 4.8.81 H4718/70 4.8.81 AMENDED TO DW IN 144036N, 172309W MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL(2)G.6S CLOSE E. (BREST NM 81/27/10T). - NM 1915/81. H4718/70 7.7.82 H4718/70 7.7.82 REPORTED THAT WK & BUOY '0.25M NE OF 12 LT BUOY' HAVE BEEN REMOVED & THAT NO DANGERS EXIST IN AREA OF PILOT STN. (MT TEXACO GHENT HN RECEIVED 1.7.82). NCA YET. H4718/70 15.7.82 H4718/70 15.7.82 WK & BUOY REMOVED. (BREST WEEKLY 26/82 & PORT AUTONOME DE DAKAR 27.5.82). DELETED. AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM 1958/82.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2010
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 14 40.6 N,17 23.15 W
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FAQ

Where is the PIERRETTE wreck located?

The PIERRETTE wreck is located at coordinates 14 40.6 N,17 23.15 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PIERRETTE?

The seabed around the PIERRETTE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the PIERRETTE sink?

The PIERRETTE sank on Sep 4, 1974.

When was the wreck of the PIERRETTE discovered?

The wreck of the PIERRETTE was discovered in 1979.

What was the tonnage of the PIERRETTE?

The PIERRETTE had a tonnage of 293 tons.

What type of wreck is the PIERRETTE?

The PIERRETTE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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