Waldeck Rousseau Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Waldeck rousseau Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 20.941 N,4 29.61 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.349017
  • Longitude: -4.493500
Wreck Depth 18.9 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WALDECK ROUSSEAU
Type cruiser (military)
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0431/42 28.1.42 DW IN 482057N, 042937W. (PARIS NM). - FNM 239/42. H2702/46 11.6.46 WK MARKED BY BUOY, 1.5C W. (PARIS NM 15 1387 46). - NM 1915/46. H3519/45 12.9.46 AMEND BUOY TO BR LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK, OCC.6S. (FRENCH NM 2798/46). - NM 3148/46. H3519/45 24.11.53 BUOY NOW 108DEGS, 1.55M FROM PT DU PORTZIC LT. (FRENCH NM 53 39 52). - NM 2711/53. H3519/45 17.11.54 BUOY REMOVED. (FRENCH NM'S 42 28 54 & 40 38 54). - NM 2569/54. H7865/54 16.12.54 OBSTN, LEAST DEPTH 9FMS 5FT, IN 482057N, 042937W. (FRENCH NM 48 26 54). BR STD. 19.8.58 SHOWN AS OB 10FMS ON FRENCH 5497. BR STD. H766/58 20.1.67 SHOWN AS OBSTN 9FMS 5FT ON FRENCH 6426 & FRENCH 66. BR STD. 17.8.77 WK, LEAST DEPTH 18.4MTRS, IN 482100N, 042932W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). BR STD. 13.1.94 WK OF 'WALDECK ROUSSEAU' IN 482100N, 042932W. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 18.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. EXISTENCE DOUBTFUL, NON SHOM NAVY SOURCE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14584113). NE'S 3427 & 3428. 16.4.96 SHOWN AS WK ED 18.9MTRS ON FRENCH 7399 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. SEP 2008/000067620 2.10.08 SHOWN IN 4820.941N, 0429.610W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7399 [INT 1833] [2ND EDN 2008, 1:7,500, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3428.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2019
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 20.941 N,4 29.61 W
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FAQ

Where is the WALDECK ROUSSEAU wreck located?

The WALDECK ROUSSEAU wreck is located at coordinates 48 20.941 N,4 29.61 W.

How deep is the WALDECK ROUSSEAU and where exactly is it located?

The WALDECK ROUSSEAU lies at a depth of about 18.9 meters and is located at coordinates 48 20.941 N,4 29.61 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WALDECK ROUSSEAU?

The seabed around the WALDECK ROUSSEAU lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the WALDECK ROUSSEAU discovered?

The wreck of the WALDECK ROUSSEAU was discovered in 1942.

What country did the WALDECK ROUSSEAU belong to?

The WALDECK ROUSSEAU belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the WALDECK ROUSSEAU?

The WALDECK ROUSSEAU is classified as a cruiser (military).

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