Pointe Marguerite Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pointe marguerite Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.533 N,66 26.233 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.175550
  • Longitude: -66.437217
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POINTE MARGUERITE
Type tug
Flag CA
Tonnage 396
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.11.78 15.11.78 SANK IN 501032N, 662614W IN GENERAL DEPTH 180-200FT. (LL,16.11.78) 19.1.79 19.1.79 VESSEL IS LIKELY TO STAY WHERE SUNK, DUE TO DEPTH OF WATER, NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (LL,24.1.79)
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2009

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SANK AFTER BEING CRUSHED BETWEEN TWO VESSELS, OFF SEPT-ILES, BAIE DE SEPT-ILES. TWO LIVES WERE LOST. DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL VOL.234 & 235)

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FAQ

Where is the POINTE MARGUERITE wreck located?

The POINTE MARGUERITE wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.533 N,66 26.233 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POINTE MARGUERITE?

The seabed around the POINTE MARGUERITE lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the POINTE MARGUERITE sink?

The POINTE MARGUERITE sank on Nov 14, 1978.

When was the wreck of the POINTE MARGUERITE discovered?

The wreck of the POINTE MARGUERITE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the POINTE MARGUERITE belong to?

The POINTE MARGUERITE belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the POINTE MARGUERITE?

The POINTE MARGUERITE had a tonnage of 396 tons.

What type of wreck is the POINTE MARGUERITE?

The POINTE MARGUERITE is classified as a tug.

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