Walter D'are Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Walter d'are Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 45.694 N,2 2.003 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.761567
  • Longitude: -2.033383
Wreck Depth 17 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WALTER D'ARE
Type trawler
Flag DE
Length 60 m
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 8
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2019

Surveying Details

H2302/84 3.11.86 WK, COVERED BY ABOUT 20MTRS OF WATER, LOCATED IN 484606N, 020004W [EUR]. DANGEROUS TO VESSELS ANCHORING OR FISHING. FURTHER EXAMINATION IN HAND. (DIFRAP 4105/86 & BREST TELEX DTD 14.10.86). NCA YET. H1270/81 10.4.87 WK 20MTRS IN 484601N, 020204W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. LOCATED BY DIVERS. LENGTH 50-70MTRS. STANDS 7MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS, NO.14582061). CHART AS WK PA 20MTRS. BR STD. H2302/84 21.8.87 REFERRED TO AS A DANGEROUS WRECK. (FR NM 87 30 14(T)). NCA YET. HH351/353/01 9.5.89 REFERRED TO AS ABOVE FR NM. (BREST NM 89 15 18). AMENDED TO DW. - NM 1534/89. 17.3.94 SHOWN AS WK PD 20MTRS ON FR 7155 [1993 EDN, CORR TO FR NM 531/94]. AMENDED TO WK PD 20MTRS. BR STD. HH351/560/02 10.11.94 WK, COVERED BY LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 484604N, 020158W [EUR]. (FR NM 94 43 28). AMENDED TO DW. - NM 4078/94. 12.2.99 WK 17.4MTRS IN 4845.754N, 0201.913W [EUR]. (FR WK RECORDS 1998). BR STD. 30.4.01 LIES ON STBD SIDE IN TWO PARTS WITH 5MTRS BEWEEN. FWD PART LIES E/W, AFTER PART LIES 045/225 DEGS. OVERALL LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DEBRIS PRESENT. (FR WK RECORDS 2000). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY CANADIAN MTB.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, 5MTRS BETWEEN PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 45.694 N,2 2.003 W
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FAQ

Where is the WALTER D'ARE wreck located?

The WALTER D'ARE wreck is located at coordinates 48 45.694 N,2 2.003 W.

How deep is the WALTER D'ARE and where exactly is it located?

The WALTER D'ARE lies at a depth of about 17 meters and is located at coordinates 48 45.694 N,2 2.003 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WALTER D'ARE?

The seabed around the WALTER D'ARE lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the WALTER D'ARE sink?

The WALTER D'ARE sank on Jul 4, 1944.

When was the wreck of the WALTER D'ARE discovered?

The wreck of the WALTER D'ARE was discovered in 1986.

What country did the WALTER D'ARE belong to?

The WALTER D'ARE belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the WALTER D'ARE?

The WALTER D'ARE is classified as a trawler.

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