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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 5, 2019 |
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.
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48 20.941 N,4 29.61 W
Waldeck Rousseau on Wreck Map
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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).