Vent Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 39.235 N,1 20.187 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.653917
  • Longitude: -1.336450
Wreck Depth 4.8 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VENT
Type pilot boat
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2700/46 8.8.46 DW IN 453925N, 012014W MARKED BY BG CONL BUOY CLOSE N. (PARIS NM 14 1272 46). - NM 2351/46. 17.3.49 BUOY NOW CHARTED AS G CONL BUOY, TRIANGLE TOPMARK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2910. H5925/50 12.1.51 NOW WK 4.8MTRS MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, TRIANGLE TOPMARK, CLOSE NE. (PARIS NM 31 035 50). - NM 2045/50. H1508/58 2.4.59 BUOY REMOVED. (PARIS NM 58 38 16). - NM 2486/58. 3.9.82 SHOWN AS WK 4.8MTRS WITH WK 4.8MTRS CLOSE SW ON FRENCH 6335 [1982 EDN]. 11.10.83 SHOWN IN 453917N, 012006W ON FRENCH 6336 [1983 EDN]. NC 2910. 12.10.83 'PILOTE-VENT' LIES IN 453918N, 012006.6W [EUR]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). 13.3.90 'VENT' IN 453918N, 012006.8W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 4.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14551076). 9.1.03 SHOWN AS WK 4.8MTRS IN 4539.223N, 0120.180W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7425 [INT 1849] [1ST EDN 2002, 1:25,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3058. 27.2.06 SHOWN IN 4539.236N, 0120.181W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7425 [INT 1849] [2ND EDN 2005, 1:25,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3058.
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2025

General Comments

UK NM 3563/18

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FAQ

Where is the VENT wreck located?

The VENT wreck is located at coordinates 45 39.235 N,1 20.187 W.

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

The VENT lies at a depth of about 4.8 meters and is located at coordinates 45 39.235 N,1 20.187 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VENT?

The seabed around the VENT lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VENT discovered?

The wreck of the VENT was discovered in 1946.

What country did the VENT belong to?

The VENT belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the VENT?

The VENT is classified as a pilot boat.

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