Popenguine 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
Popenguine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 37.94 N,1 16.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.632333
  • Longitude: -1.268000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POPENGUINE
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1974
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.11.74 STRANDED NEAR CAP FERRET. (LLOYDS VOL.217). NCA YET, POSN 443800N, 011600W FOR FILING ONLY. 16.10.97 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6766 [4TH EDN 1997, LARGEST SCALE]. NCA. 8.6.00 DATA RE-ASSESSED. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2009

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED AFTER DEVELOPING LEAK, RAN AGROUND NEAR CAP FERRET. (LLOYDS VOL.218)

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the POPENGUINE wreck located?

The POPENGUINE wreck is located at coordinates 44 37.94 N,1 16.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POPENGUINE?

The seabed around the POPENGUINE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the POPENGUINE sink?

The POPENGUINE sank on Oct 19, 1974.

When was the wreck of the POPENGUINE discovered?

The wreck of the POPENGUINE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the POPENGUINE belong to?

The POPENGUINE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the POPENGUINE?

The POPENGUINE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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