Churchill Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Churchill Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 45.025 N,5 57.059 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 111 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | CHURCHILL |
| Type | dredger |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 10, 1944 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1944 |
| Last Detection Year | 1982 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | H067/44 SANK IN 51500N, 055700W APPROX. 5.4.72 INS AS NDWPA. NC 1478. 18.12.72 AMEND USCPA 100.0MTRS. NC 1478. H5223/76 13.7.77 SINGLE CONTACT OBTAINED DURING AREA SONAR SWEEP. CLASSIFIED AS BOTTOM ECHO. (HMS HERALD, HI 11/77). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. H1921/80 28.3.80 NOT FOUND USING HYDROSEARCH OVER AREA 4 X 3.5 KMS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 52/80). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. H4467/81 29.10.82 DISPROVED IN THIS POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70H). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | May 5, 2010 |
Circumstances of loss
FOUNDERED WHILST UNDER TOW. (FOIC MILFORD).
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