British Liberty (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
British liberty (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 2.333 N,1 54.037 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.038883
  • Longitude: 1.900617
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 23 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
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1940
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H5175/45 3.11.45 OB 5FMS 1FT IN 510218N, 015402E. (NOIC DOVER). - NM 3546/45. H5253/46 12.9.46 AMEND TO DW. (FRENCH NM 30/2788/46). - NM 3180/46. H6326/46 4.2.47 B & G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G., ESTABLISHED CLOSE N OF WK. (FRENCH NM 30/4800/46). - NM 274/47. H5253/46 4.2.64 AMEND TO WK 6FMS 3FT IN APPROX 510225N, 015405E. (FRENCH NM 48/21/63). - NM 282/64. H6101/40 8.9.69 THIS WK IS BELIEVED TO BE THE 'BRITISH LIBERTY' BY FRENCH AUTHORITIES BUT THEY ARE NOT CERTAIN. (FR HYDROGRAPHERS LETTER 431/M/SH1 DTD 25.8.69. [SEE ALSO WK [13564] IN 510447N, 015652E]. 25.11.70 SALVAGE OPS. (CHERBOURG 246/70). H1271/73 19.12.73 SALVAGE OPS FROM 15.12.73. BUOY MOVED 0.5M WEST & FOUR BUOYS QKFL LAID AROUND WRECK. (FRENCH NMS 73/48/59(T) & 73/52/44(T)). - TNM 74/74 ISSUED. H1271/73 28.1.74 DISPERSAL OPS BEING CONDUCTED BY RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD. LT BUOY REMOVED. (SIG DTD 25.1.74). H1271/74 27.2.74 SALVAGE OPS COMMENCED 24.1.74. (FRENCH NM 74/03/46(T). NFA. H1271/73 10.3.75 SALVAGE OPS CONTINUING. 4 BUOYS E,N,W & S LAID. (FRENCH NM 75 08 55(T)). NFA. H1271/75 2.6.75 SALVAGE OPS ADJOURNED. (FRENCH NM 75 09 53(T)). - NM 74/74(T) CANCELLED. H1271/74 24.12.75 SALVAGE OPS RECOMMENCED IN WEEK 08 AND SUSPENDED IN WEEK 46. (BREST AVIS ANNULES). 18.2.77 SHOWN AS WK 17.2MTRS ON FR 6651 [1977 EDN]. NC 323. H1271/73 10.8.77 AMEND TO WK 20MTRS. (FRENCH NM 77 28 20). BR STD. H1271/74 10.2.78 SALVAGE OPS WITH DIVERS OPERATING FROM SALVAGE VESSEL BUFFEL REPORTED. (CHERBOURG AVIS 14/78). H2981/78 24.4.79 WK DELETED. (FRENCH NM 32 05 79). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 25, 1999

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 2.333 N,1 54.037 E.

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

The BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 51 2.333 N,1 54.037 E.

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

The seabed around the BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 23 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 1945.

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

The BRITISH LIBERTY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

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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