Veronique Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Veronique Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
44 34.94 N,1 14.58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.582333
  • Longitude: -1.243000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VERONIQUE
Type yacht
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.5.70 STRANDED ON ARGUIN BANK . (LLOYDS VOL.200). NCA YET, POSN 443500N, 011430W FOR FILING ONLY, AWAIT FRENCH NM. 20.4.98 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6766 [4TH EDN 1997, LARGEST SCALE]. NCA, POSSIBLY UNKNOWN WK IN 443500N, 011600W. 8.6.00 DATA RE-ASSESSED. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2018

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED BY CREW OF 2, AFTER GROUNDING ON ARGUIN BANK. PROBABLY NOT POSSIBLE TO REFLOAT. (LLOYDS VOL.200)

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FAQ

Where is the VERONIQUE wreck located?

The VERONIQUE wreck is located at coordinates 44 34.94 N,1 14.58 W.

When did the VERONIQUE sink?

The VERONIQUE sank on Apr 23, 1970.

When was the wreck of the VERONIQUE discovered?

The wreck of the VERONIQUE was discovered in 1970.

What type of wreck is the VERONIQUE?

The VERONIQUE is classified as a yacht.