Vengeur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vengeur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 35.473 N,3 18.847 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.591217
  • Longitude: -3.314117
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VENGEUR
Type motor vessel
Flag FR
Length 8.5 m
Orientation 20
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1988
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H4879/84 9.3.88 WK IN 473500N, 031800W, MARKED BY LIGHT BUOY, RARFL. (DIFRAP 0706/88). H4879/84 29.4.88 WK, COVERED BY MORE THAN 20MTRS, IN 473532N, 031843W. (BREST NM 88 13 27). CHART AS WK USC 20MTRS IN 473532N, 031842W. - NM 1676/88. 26.3.90 FRENCH CASEYEUR? 'VENGEUR' LOCATED IN 473531.6N, 031845.8W [EUR] USING SYLEDIS. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LOCATED BY MINESWEEPER 'PEGASE'. EXAM'D BY SONAR. COVERED BY MORE THAN 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. WK IS IN GOOD CONDITION, LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE, HEADING 200DEGS. (FR WK RECORDS 1990, NO.14573269). CHART AS WK USC 20MTRS IN 473532N, 031846W. 26.7.93 SHOWN AS WK 26MTRS IN 473531.5N, 031846W [EUR] ON FR 6990 [1992 EDN][SCALE 1:355000]. AMEND TO WK 26MTRS IN 473532N, 031846W. BR STD. 16.9.93 SHOWN AS WK 26MTRS ON FR 6990 [1992 EDN][SCALE 1:345000]. NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the VENGEUR wreck located?

The VENGEUR wreck is located at coordinates 47 35.473 N,3 18.847 W.

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

The VENGEUR lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 47 35.473 N,3 18.847 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VENGEUR?

The seabed around the VENGEUR lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the VENGEUR sink?

The VENGEUR sank on Jan 28, 1988.

When was the wreck of the VENGEUR discovered?

The wreck of the VENGEUR was discovered in 1988.

What country did the VENGEUR belong to?

The VENGEUR belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the VENGEUR?

The VENGEUR is classified as a motor vessel.

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