Vauquois Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vauquois Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 22.441 N,4 49.091 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.374017
  • Longitude: -4.818183
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VAUQUOIS
Type sloop
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Mar 23, 2017

Surveying Details

19.8.77 WK IN 482230N, 044900W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. SIZE, OVER 50MTRS OR 1000TONS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 26.7.79 SHOWN AS DW 317DEGS, 1230MTRS FROM GDE VINOTIERE LT ON FRENCH 5159. NE 2690. 15.2.84 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6609 [1983 EDN]. NCA YET. [PLOTS ON BORDER OF 6609] AWAIT LARGER SCALE FRENCH 5721. 3.5.84 WK OF SS 'VAUQUOIS' IN 482230N, 044900W [EUR], GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 3345. H1271/85 18.8.86 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 5287 [1986 EDN]. SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. INS AS DW PD. BR STD. HH353/350/01 24.5.90 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 7122 [1989 EDN]. FRENCH SLOOP 'VAUQUOIS' IN 482230N, 044900W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS [NOT PA OR PD]. DW IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. FIRST RECORDED IN 1956. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14584060). INS AS DW. BR STD. 5.6.90 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 7122 [REPROMAT]. NC 3345. 22.10.09 SHOWN IN 4822.441N, 0449.091W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7122 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:25,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the VAUQUOIS wreck located?

The VAUQUOIS wreck is located at coordinates 48 22.441 N,4 49.091 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VAUQUOIS?

The seabed around the VAUQUOIS lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VAUQUOIS discovered?

The wreck of the VAUQUOIS was discovered in 1976.

What country did the VAUQUOIS belong to?

The VAUQUOIS belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the VAUQUOIS?

The VAUQUOIS is classified as a sloop.

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