Sea Breeze Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sea breeze Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 44.94 N,4 29.089 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.749000
  • Longitude: -4.484817
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA BREEZE
Type coaster
Flag GR
Length 52.7 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

26.12.78 SANK IN 474500N, 043000W. (LL, 28.12.78). NCA YET. H3913/62 18.1.79 REPD MISSING IN 474500N, 042900W. (AVURNAV 5208/78). NE 2351. 23.5.84 NDW PA IN 474500N, 042900W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2351. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 57MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 18.5.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 55MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. H1271/88 19.5.88 WK USC 55MTRS IN 474500N, 042900W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574120). BR STD. 9.2.89 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 55MTRS ON FRENCH 7146 & 7147 [1988 EDNS]. NCA. 18.5.00 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 55MTRS ON FRENCH 7147 [1988 EDN] & FRENCH 7146 [1993 EDN]. NC 2819. 29.10.09 SHOWN IN 4744.940N, 0429.089W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7147 [2ND EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2819.

Circumstances of loss

28.12.78 OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY SEA BREEZE SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE BAYONNE FOR HULL. SANK 13M SSW OF PTE DE PENMARC'H WHEN CARGO SHIFTED. (LL, 28.12.78).

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FAQ

Where is the SEA BREEZE wreck located?

The SEA BREEZE wreck is located at coordinates 47 44.94 N,4 29.089 W.

How deep is the SEA BREEZE and where exactly is it located?

The SEA BREEZE lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 47 44.94 N,4 29.089 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA BREEZE?

The seabed around the SEA BREEZE lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the SEA BREEZE sink?

The SEA BREEZE sank on Dec 25, 1978.

When was the wreck of the SEA BREEZE discovered?

The wreck of the SEA BREEZE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the SEA BREEZE belong to?

The SEA BREEZE belonged to GR.

What cargo was the SEA BREEZE carrying?

The SEA BREEZE was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the SEA BREEZE?

The SEA BREEZE had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA BREEZE?

The SEA BREEZE is classified as a coaster.

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