Quo Vadis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Quo vadis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 38.69 N,3 14.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.644833
  • Longitude: -3.241667
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUO VADIS
Type trawler
Flag FR
Tonnage 248
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 7, 1978
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Jul 27, 2017

Surveying Details

25.2.81 SHOWN AS ST IN 473833N, 031438.6W OR 82DEGS, 1.2M FROM LA CHAUDRONNIER LT ON FR 5560. BR STD. 7.9.83 TRAWLER 'QUO VADIS' STRANDED IN 473834.8N, 031436W [EUR]. (FR WK RECORDS 1983). NC 2352. 23.2.89 POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573193). HH353/480/02 16.10.91 SHOWN AS ST IN 473746N, 031433.5W [EUR] ON FR 7138. - NM 3035/91. 23.9.99 SHOWN AS ST, DRIES 1.8MTRS, IN 4738.720N, 0314.500W ON FR 7032 [1996 EDN]. NC 2822. SEP 2009/000035213 3.6.09 DW (MASTS DRY 1.8MTRS) SHOWN IN 4738.69N, 0314.50W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7032 [3RD EDN' 09]. AMEND IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

6.7.79 STRANDED NEAR ETEL. LATER MOVED OFF THE ROCKS DURING WINTER STORMS & IS NOW NO LONGER VISIBLE. NO HOPE OF SALVAGE. (LL, 6.7.79).

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FAQ

Where is the QUO VADIS wreck located?

The QUO VADIS wreck is located at coordinates 47 38.69 N,3 14.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the QUO VADIS?

The seabed around the QUO VADIS lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the QUO VADIS sink?

The QUO VADIS sank on Jun 7, 1978.

When was the wreck of the QUO VADIS discovered?

The wreck of the QUO VADIS was discovered in 1981.

What country did the QUO VADIS belong to?

The QUO VADIS belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the QUO VADIS?

The QUO VADIS had a tonnage of 248 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUO VADIS?

The QUO VADIS is classified as a trawler.

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