Roca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Roca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 17.384 N,4 36.804 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.289733
  • Longitude: -4.613400
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROCA
Type trawler
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2022

Surveying Details

H4853/56 17.8.56 DW IN 481727N, 043654W, OR 039DEGS, 0.82M FROM PTE DU TOULINQUET LT, MARKED BY G BUOY CLOSE N. (PARIS NM 56 25 26). - NM 2086/56. H766/58 28.1.60 NOW MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, WITH FLAG TOPMARK ON FRENCH 5071. - NM 1506/59. H1079/64 6.12.65 BUOY REMOVED. (PARIS NM 65 42 15). - NM 2346/65. 7.1.76 DW IN 481726N, 043643W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 15.10.84 POSN GIVEN AS 481726.4N, 043643.2W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2694. 6.11.92 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 6678 [1992 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. LOCATED ONCE SINCE SINKING. SOURCE: NAVY APART FROM SHOM. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14584155 [CORRECT TO JAN 1992]). INS AS DW PA. NC 3427. 19.9.96 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 7401 [1995 EDN]. NC 3427. 26.11.08 SHOWN IN 481.386N, 0436.813W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7401 [INT 1832] [2008 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 3427.

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FAQ

Where is the ROCA wreck located?

The ROCA wreck is located at coordinates 48 17.384 N,4 36.804 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROCA?

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

When was the wreck of the ROCA discovered?

The wreck of the ROCA was discovered in 1956.

What type of wreck is the ROCA?

The ROCA is classified as a trawler.

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