Toirette Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Toirette Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 34.94 N,0 40.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.582333
  • Longitude: -0.668000
Wreck Depth 19.8 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOIRETTE
Type trawler
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1973
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 17.11.78 17.11.78 SHOWN AS WK, LEAST DEPTH 20-30MTRS, IN 493500N, 004000W ON FRENCH 6614 [1978 EDN]. CHART AS WK USC PA 10.5FMS [19.8MTRS] IN 493500N, 004000W. BR STD. H2745/75 22.7.80 H2745/75 22.7.80 DELETE. (BREST NM 80 25 27). AMENDED TO DEAD. R/P.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2001

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER A COLLISION WITH AN UNKNOWN CARGO VESSEL. (LLOYDS, 214).

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FAQ

Where is the TOIRETTE wreck located?

The TOIRETTE wreck is located at coordinates 49 34.94 N,0 40.08 W.

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

The TOIRETTE lies at a depth of about 19.8 meters and is located at coordinates 49 34.94 N,0 40.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TOIRETTE?

The seabed around the TOIRETTE lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the TOIRETTE sink?

The TOIRETTE sank on Nov 29, 1973.

When was the wreck of the TOIRETTE discovered?

The wreck of the TOIRETTE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the TOIRETTE belong to?

The TOIRETTE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the TOIRETTE?

The TOIRETTE is classified as a trawler.