Poussoir Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Poussoir Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 26.52 N,0 54.354 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.442000
  • Longitude: -0.905900
Wreck Depth 18.3 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POUSSOIR
Type tug
Flag FR
Shadow Height 1.6
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2022

Surveying Details

H716/60 2.10.61 SHOWN AS WK, LEAST DEPTH 16.6MTRS [8FMS 4FT], IN 492630N, 005412W ON FR 944. - NM 1638/61. H3898/82 6.5.83 LEAST DEPTH NOW 18.3MTRS [10FMS] IN 492635N, 005416W [EUR]. (BREST NM 83 14 12). BR STD. 7.3.88 WK OF SMALL PUSHER TUG IN POSN BY TORAN [BAIE DE SEINE]. (J COULON, 20.12.87). NCA. 7.3.88 WK 18.3 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS IN 492634.6N, 005416.3W [EUR]. HT 1.6MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590116). NC 2613. 27.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4926.520N, 0054.354W.

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FAQ

Where is the POUSSOIR wreck located?

The POUSSOIR wreck is located at coordinates 49 26.52 N,0 54.354 W.

How deep is the POUSSOIR and where exactly is it located?

The POUSSOIR lies at a depth of about 18.3 meters and is located at coordinates 49 26.52 N,0 54.354 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POUSSOIR?

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

When was the wreck of the POUSSOIR discovered?

The wreck of the POUSSOIR was discovered in 1961.

What country did the POUSSOIR belong to?

The POUSSOIR belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the POUSSOIR?

The POUSSOIR is classified as a tug.

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