Virginie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Virginie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 8.836 N,1 44.239 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.147267
  • Longitude: 1.737317
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIRGINIE
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 21.9 m
Sonar Length 23
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 124
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1987
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4951/84 27.1.88 LOCATED BY DIVERS IN 510900N, 014415E OR 253DEGS, 2M FROM SANDETTIE LTV. MARKED BY ORANGE LIGHT BUOY, RACON. (LL, 29.12.87 & CHERBOURG AV 366). SALVAGE OPS PLANNED. (DOVER MRCC 25.12.87). SHIPPING REPORT INDICATES BUOY IS MISSING FROM STATION. (DOVER MRCC 2.1.88). NCA YET. H4951/84 3.3.88 SALVAGE OPS TO COMMENCE WHEN WEATHER PERMITS. (DOVER CG,18.2.88). MASTS OF WK HAVE NOW BEEN CUT. WK NO LONGER DANGEROUS TO SHIPPING. (FRENCH AUTHORITIES, VIA DOVER CG, 24.2.88). NCA YET. H2548/87 10.3.88 WK, COVERED WITH MORE THAN 20MTRS, IN 510900N, 014418E. (BREST NM 88 05 27). CHART AS NDW. - NM 1022/88. H2548/87 18.5.88 LEAST DEPTH NOW REPD AS 30MTRS IN 510849N, 014414E [EUR]. (BREST NM 88 13 21). AMEND TO WK 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN. [OGB] POSN: 510844N, 014415E. - NM 1731/88 7.7.88 AMENDED POSN TO 510844N, 014416E [OGB]. NE 1892 & 1610. HH090/460/01 20.6.89 EXAM'D 4.5.89 IN 510848N, 014420.5E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 32.1, FOUL AT 33.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.8 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. INTACT, UPRIGHT, & LIES 125/305DEGS. HIGHEST PART AT N END. GIVES GOOD MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1008, HI 460). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/552/01 19.10.92 LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN USING DCS3. IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (NP 1016, HI 552). NCA. HH242/405/06 18.11.05 WK 30MTRS SHOWN IN 5108.83N, 0144.23E [WGD] ON SHOM AMENDED COPY OF FRENCH 7424, 28.7.05. AMEND TO WK 30MTRS IN PREVIOUSLY SURVEYED POSN 5108.830, 0144.232E [WGD]. - NM 5957/05. HH091/159/01 1.8.07 LOCATED 31.1.07 IN 5108.836N, 0144.239E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.71 IN GEN DEPTH 39.4MTRS. LENGTH 23MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 4.7MTRS. LIES 124/304 DEGS. (OSAE, HI 1159). INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2007

Circumstances of loss

FAILED TO RETURN AFTER FISHING TRIP. CAUSE OF SINKING UNKNOWN. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the VIRGINIE wreck located?

The VIRGINIE wreck is located at coordinates 51 8.836 N,1 44.239 E.

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

The VIRGINIE lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 51 8.836 N,1 44.239 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIRGINIE?

The seabed around the VIRGINIE lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the VIRGINIE sink?

The VIRGINIE sank on Dec 23, 1987.

When was the wreck of the VIRGINIE discovered?

The wreck of the VIRGINIE was discovered in 1987.

What country did the VIRGINIE belong to?

The VIRGINIE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the VIRGINIE?

The VIRGINIE is classified as a trawler.

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