Quercy (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Quercy (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 16.301 S,49 16.664 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -12.271683
  • Longitude: 49.277733
Wreck Depth -2.7 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUERCY (POSSIBLY)
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 26, 2013

Surveying Details

H01799/42 23.5.42 H01799/42 23.5.42 DANGEROUS WK 248DEGS, 7.2C FROM F WRG LT AT ANTSIRANA. (ADMIRALTY). - PFNM 1102/42. H01799/42 H01799/42 NOW CHARTED AS DW IN 121614S, 491640E. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 2391/42. H2325/62 20.6.62 H2325/62 20.6.62 SHOWN AS STRANDED WK ON FRENCH 4697. LC 1064. H1478/64 6.11.64 H1478/64 6.11.64 TWO DAVITS AND A SMALL MAST SHOW AT HW. (HMS DAMPIER, HN 15.8.64). NCA. H2159/61 29.6.66 H2159/61 29.6.66 RECTANGULAR TOPMARK ESTABLISHED ON WK. (BREST NM 66 23 29). BR STD. H2480/67 26.11.69 H2480/67 26.11.69 TOPMARK HAS BEEN REMOVED. (HMS JUNO, HN 7/69). BR STD. H2962/73 10.4.73 H2962/73 10.4.73 CHARTED CORRECTLY. (HMS CHARYBDIS, 21.3.73). NCA. H3833/72 27.6.86 H3833/72 27.6.86 MAST STILL VISIBLE. (BREST NM 86 22 36). NCA. HH465/350/01 2.8.91 HH465/350/01 2.8.91 NOW A WK DRYING 2.9MTRS IN 121613S, 491639E. (BREST NM 91 27 59). TIDAL RANGE AT SPRINGS IS ABOUT 2.2MTRS, CHART AS ST HEIGHT 0.8MTRS [2FT]. - NM 2322/91. 26.3.13 SEP 2013/000030201 26.3.13 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 2.7MTRS IN 1216.301S, 4916.664E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7681 [2013 EDN].

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED. (H01799/42)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 12 16.301 S,49 16.664 E
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FAQ

Where is the QUERCY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The QUERCY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 12 16.301 S,49 16.664 E.

How deep is the QUERCY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The QUERCY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about -2.7 meters and is located at coordinates 12 16.301 S,49 16.664 E.

How deep is the seabed around the QUERCY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the QUERCY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the QUERCY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the QUERCY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

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