Polypheme Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Polypheme Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 0.938 N,6 26.013 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.015633
  • Longitude: 6.433550
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name POLYPHEME
Type military vessel
Flag FR
Length 55 m
Orientation 65
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers R CAN BUOY, RECTANGULAR TOPMARK CLOSE SW
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2018

Surveying Details

H1318/60 23.3.60 WK IN 430056N, 062606E, MARKED BY R & W BUOY. (PARIS NM 60/07/18). NCA. 24.8.76 R & W BUOY SHOWN IN 430100N, 062607E ON FRENCH 6615 [1975 EDN]. NCA. H4878/84 14.4.86 ST IN 430059N, 062604E. (BREST NM 86/10/29). NC 2165. 25.3.93 SHOWN AS STF IN 430059N, 062604E [EUR] ON FRENCH 7282 [1992 EDN]. NE 2165. 20.9.06 SHOWN AS STF IN 4300.938N, 0626.013E [WGD], JOINED TO COAST BY JETTY, MARKED BY R CAN BUOY, RECTANGULAR TOPMARK CLOSE SW, ON FRENCH 7282 [2ND EDN 2004, 1:25000, LARGEST SCALE], & AS ST WITH BUOY, ON FRENCH 6615 [2ND EDN 2004, 1:25000, LRGEST SCALE]. NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7407 [2005 EDN, 1:50,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2120.

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FAQ

Where is the POLYPHEME wreck located?

The POLYPHEME wreck is located at coordinates 43 0.938 N,6 26.013 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POLYPHEME?

The seabed around the POLYPHEME lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the POLYPHEME discovered?

The wreck of the POLYPHEME was discovered in 1960.

What country did the POLYPHEME belong to?

The POLYPHEME belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the POLYPHEME?

The POLYPHEME is classified as a military vessel.

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