Aircraft Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Aircraft Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 56.813 N,1 21.311 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.946883
  • Longitude: 1.355183
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AIRCRAFT
Type aircraft
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2006

Surveying Details

H0251/42 22.9.44 WRECKAGE DRIES 4FT IN 515647N, 012125E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2040/44. H0251/42 30.6.58 EXAM'D 7.11.57 IN 515647.5N, 012122.5E. SWEPT CLEAR AT DATUM, FOUL AT 1FT. GEN DEPTH 8FT. SEABED SAND. NOT FOUND BY E/S. (ECES, 12.5.58). AMENDED TO WKGE (AWASH). BR STD & NC 1491 H2134/70 25.2.70 SEARCHED 14.6.69 USING FISHERMANS ASDIC & E/S THE SEABED IS FLAT. A SEARCH BY ASDIC & CLOSE SOUNDING WAS CARRIED OUT IN THE VICINITY OF THE WK WITHIN 3C OF CHARTED POSN BUT NOTHING FOUND. TIME DID NOT PERMIT A MORE THOROUGH SEARCH. RECOMMEND CHART AS FOUL. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1/69). BR STD. H3186/73 8.5.73 NOTHING FOUND. (HMS ENTERPRISE H525 NO.31/72). RETAIN AS F. H4358/74 18.2.76 NOT FOUND USING MS47 IN BOX 400MTRS SQUARE. (HMS ECHO, HI 12/75). H4726/77 19.3.79 LOCATED IN 515647N, 012125E [OGB] USING PLA HF/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE 4.12.78 & K8120/1). RETAIN FOUL IN AMENDED POSN. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the AIRCRAFT wreck located?

The AIRCRAFT wreck is located at coordinates 51 56.813 N,1 21.311 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AIRCRAFT?

The seabed around the AIRCRAFT lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AIRCRAFT discovered?

The wreck of the AIRCRAFT was discovered in 1944.

What type of wreck is the AIRCRAFT?

The AIRCRAFT is classified as a aircraft.

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