Reclez Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Reclez Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.038 N,1 46.082 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.133967
  • Longitude: -1.768033
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RECLEZ
Type yacht
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 19, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 21.7.75 YACHT 'RECLEZ' REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK IN 500800N, 014600W APPROX. (LLOYDS 221/75). 22.1.80 NDW PA SHOWN IN 500800N, 014615W [EUR]. (FR 878 [DEC 1979]). BR STD. HH351/352/01 28.2.90 USC PD 40MTRS SHOWN IN 500800N, 014600W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]; IN GEN DEPTHS 58MTRS, CLEARANCE ESTIMATED FROM OBJECTS DIMENSIONS. (FR WK NO 18101023 - AUTHORITY: BRITISH HYDRO SERVICE). CHART AS WK PA 40MTRS. NE 2450 HH090/588/01 4.11.93 NOTHING FOUND. POSN DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 588). AMENDED TO ABEY. - NM 4010/93. SEP 2016/000164367 28.9.16 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6968. (EDN 4, COR TO 21.6.16). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL RADIOED MAYDAY, REPORTING OUTBREAK OF DENSE SMOKE BUT NO FLAMES ON BOARD, WHILST EN ROUTE CHERBOURG TO NEEDLES. VESSEL LATER REPORTED TO BE ON FIRE AT 1516 GMT, BY MV 'CABO SAN ROQUE'. AT 1530 GMT, VESSEL REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK. (LLOYDS 221/75).

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FAQ

Where is the RECLEZ wreck located?

The RECLEZ wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.038 N,1 46.082 W.

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

The RECLEZ lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.038 N,1 46.082 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RECLEZ?

The seabed around the RECLEZ lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the RECLEZ sink?

The RECLEZ sank on Jul 19, 1975.

When was the wreck of the RECLEZ discovered?

The wreck of the RECLEZ was discovered in 1975.

What country did the RECLEZ belong to?

The RECLEZ belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the RECLEZ?

The RECLEZ is classified as a yacht.

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