British Liberty (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
British liberty (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 4.813 N,1 56.757 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.080217
  • Longitude: 1.945950
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 142.3 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 8485
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0101/40 8.9.69 DW IN 510451N, 015643E. (N FORELAND RADIO). CHART AS DW PA. - NM 1849/40 & FNM 1850/40. PFNM 148/48 ISSUED.H0101/40 8.9.69 SEE DEAD RECORD OF WK [13495] IN 510223N, 015407E WHICH IS BELIEVED TO BE WK OF 'BRITISH LIBERTY' BY FRENCH AUTHORITY. HOWEVER, THIS PA WK IS RETAINED BECAUSE OF UNCERTAINTY & BECAUSE FRENCH HYDROGRAPHER REPORTS SONAR ECHO IN VICINITY 510451N, 015643E. (FR HYDROGRAPHER'S LETTER NO.431 M/SH1 DTD 25.8.69). 17.9.75 POSN AMENDED TO 510448N, 015646.5E [EUR]. - NM 2011/75. 8.11.76 OBSTN SHOWN IN 510447N, 015649E [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 151-2 [JULY 1968 EDN]. POSN BY DECCA. NCA. 6.2.89 SHOWN IN 510446N, 015645.5E [OGB] ON NC 323. 4.7.90 UNKNOWN WK IN 510454.3N, 015645.6E [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS, FIXED BY DECCA. LOCATED BY SONAR. DW IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.21611013). HH351/410/02 4.11.94 AMENDED TO WK 26.0MTRS IN 510452N, 015650E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 94 42 18). - NM 4077/94. [OGB] POSN: 510447N, 015652E.
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1939, WAS MINED & SANK AFTER RUNNING INTO ALLIED MINEFIELD 4M NE OF DYCK LTV. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH TANKER CO., SHE WAS EN-ROUTE HAIFA TO DUNKIRK. (DODS, WW2SL & LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.813 N,1 56.757 E.

How deep is the BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 51 4.813 N,1 56.757 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 6, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY)?

The BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 8485 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY)?

The BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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