Wilco Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wilco Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 54.919 N,5 40.075 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.915317
  • Longitude: -5.667917
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILCO
Type trawler
Flag NL
Length 31.7 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Surveying Details

4.6.76 MAYDAY POSN 485500N, 054000W. VESSEL MAKING WATER. AREA SEARCHED NOTHING FOUND. OIL PATCH OBSERVED IN 485630N, 052700W. WHITE FISHING BUOY LATER LOCATED IN 485800N, 051600W, 6FT X 4FT PANELLING FOUND IN 480100N, 051530W. (LL, 1.6.76). 4.6.76 'WILCO' PRESUMED LOST NORTH OF BREST, APPROX 30M N OF ILE VIERGE, AFTER LEAK IN ENGINE ROOM. CREW RESCUED 15M N OF SEPT ISLES. (LL, 2.6.76). H4903/75 18.11.77 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976. 7.7.93 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 485500N, 054000W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6989 [1992 EDN]. BR STD. 26.2.09 SHOWN IN 4854.940N, 0540.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. SEP 2016/000098317 23.6.16 SHOWN AS NDW(PA) IN 4854.942N, 0540.087W [WGD] ON FR273110. (EDN 1.0, DTD 5.4.16). AMEND NDW(PA) IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

3.6.76 PRESUMED SUNK, ABOUT 30M N OF ILE VIERGE, AFTER LEAK IN ENGINE ROOM. MAYDAY POSN 485500N, 054000W. (LL 1, 2 & 3.6.76).

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FAQ

Where is the WILCO wreck located?

The WILCO wreck is located at coordinates 48 54.919 N,5 40.075 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILCO?

The seabed around the WILCO lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When did the WILCO sink?

The WILCO sank on May 30, 1976.

When was the wreck of the WILCO discovered?

The wreck of the WILCO was discovered in 1976.

What country did the WILCO belong to?

The WILCO belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the WILCO?

The WILCO is classified as a trawler.

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