Bizon (Probably) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Bizon (probably) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 21.782 N,2 27.788 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 50 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BIZON (PROBABLY) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | DE |
| Length | 57.9 m |
| Draught | 3 |
| Tonnage | 783 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 8, 1944 |
| Original Detection Year | 1996 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 1.11.96 1.11.96 'BIZON' REPORTED TO LIE IN 492150.5N, 022742.5W. (A GATES, TELECON). NCA YET. INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART. [SEE ALSO WK 23226]. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 7, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
SUNK DURING ATTACK BY 4 BRITISH MTB'S WHILST IN CONVEY EN-ROUTE TO ST PETER PORT. (D KRECKELER).
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