Reine Du Leon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Reine du leon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 13.25 N,4 39.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.220833
  • Longitude: -4.651667
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REINE DU LEON
Type dredger
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1990
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH353/350/01 25.7.90 WK OF SAND DREDGER IN 481334N, 043909W, OFF CAP DE LA CHEVRE. (DIFRAP NO.2810/90). NCA YET. HH353/350/01 27.9.90 WK, WITH DEPTH GREATER THAN 20MTRS, IN 481357N, 043915W [POSN DOUBTFUL]. (BREST NM 90 31 15). INS AS WK USC PA 20MTRS. BR STD. HH353/350/01 30.11.90 WK LOCATED IN 481315N, 043908W. (FRENCH NM 90 45 30). LOCATED BY DIVERS, 9.10.90, IN 481318.5N, 043901W. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. LIES WITH HULL INTACT, LISTING TO STARBOARD. CRANE APPARENTLY INTACT. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.1458310). INS AS WK USC 20MTRS. BR STD. 12.8.93 WK USC 20MTRS IN 481318.9N, 043901.3W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS, EXAMINED BY DIVER. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1991, NO. 14584310). SHOWN IN 481318.5N, 043909W ON FRENCH 7172 [1991 EDN]. HH100/351/12 25.4.97 WK HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY SALVAGED & ALL THAT NOW REMAINS IS ONE HYAB HYDRAULIC CRANE, A SMALL SECTION OF DECKING WITH A SET OF BOLLARDS & A WINCH FIXED TO IT, A DIESEL ENGINE COMPLETE WITH ENGINE BED & TWO FURTHER SMALL SECTIONS OF DECKING. THE UNDERWATER VISIBILITY WAS IN EXCESS OF 20MTRS & DESPITE AN EXTENSIVE SWIMMING SEARCH NOTHING FURTHER WAS FOUND. (M ROWLEY, MV MAUREEN CHARTERS, FAX DTD 24.4.97). 13.10.98 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS IN 481318.0N, 043900.0W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7147 [1998 EDN]. BR STD. HH353/410/04 2.8.01 NOW WK 28MTRS. (FRENCH NM 01 29 24). AMEND DEPTH. - NM 3575/01. 15.11.02 SHOWN AS WK USC 28MTRS ON FRENCH 7148 [2ND EDN CORRECT TO 30 17 02, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. 9.11.06 SHOWN AS WK 28MTRS IN 4813.250N, 0439.100W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7121 [2005 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2349.
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2006

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK. (FRENCH WK RECORDS).

General Comments

EXTENSIVELY SALVAGED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 13.25 N,4 39.1 W
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FAQ

Where is the REINE DU LEON wreck located?

The REINE DU LEON wreck is located at coordinates 48 13.25 N,4 39.1 W.

How deep is the REINE DU LEON and where exactly is it located?

The REINE DU LEON lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 48 13.25 N,4 39.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REINE DU LEON?

The seabed around the REINE DU LEON lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the REINE DU LEON sink?

The REINE DU LEON sank on Jul 4, 1990.

When was the wreck of the REINE DU LEON discovered?

The wreck of the REINE DU LEON was discovered in 1990.

What country did the REINE DU LEON belong to?

The REINE DU LEON belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the REINE DU LEON?

The REINE DU LEON is classified as a dredger.

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