D144 (Possibly). Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
D144 (possibly). Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.794 N,0 17.226 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.579900
  • Longitude: 0.287100
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name D144 (POSSIBLY).
Type Caisson
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1600
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1944
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 28, 2007

Surveying Details

13.3.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT. GOOD POSN: 503500N, 001430E. OIL & WRECKAGE. (AUBD 305/20). H214/44 27.10.59 PHOENIX BELIEVED TO DRAW 20FT OF WATER & ARE ABOUT 50FT HIGH. NOTHING VISIBLE AT ANY STATE OF THE TIDE. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 13.12.44). 14.7.71 INS NDW IN 503500N, 001430E. NC 536. 1.2.73 AMEND TO WK 36MTRS. NC 536. H4959/73 23.4.75 NOT FOUND. (HMS BULLDOG HI 55/74). H1310/86/28 11.11.86 NOT LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. WK LOCATED IN 503436N, 001643E. POSN BY DECCA. (C MARTIN, 2.11.86). COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE REQUESTED. AMEND TO USC 45MTRS. BR STD. 16.9.91 A LARGE WK. THOUGHT TO LIE UPSIDE DOWN. STANDS ABOUT 33FT HIGH. (C MARTIN, TELECON). NFA. 27.8.98 COMMERCIAL GUARD REMOVED. MORE THAN 5 YEARS. HH091/159/01 28.6.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B AND MAGNETOMETER IN LISTED POSN. WK EXAM'D 19.11.06 IN 5034.794N, 0017.226E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.83 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 7MTRS. ORIENTATION NOT CLEAR. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). APPROXIMATELY RECTANGULAR. INTACT, LIES E/W, SCOUR AT W END. PROBABLY THIS PHOENIX UNIT. AMEND WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

General Comments

APPROX RECTANGULAR, INTACT, SCOUR TO W

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FAQ

Where is the D144 (POSSIBLY). wreck located?

The D144 (POSSIBLY). wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.794 N,0 17.226 E.

How deep is the D144 (POSSIBLY). and where exactly is it located?

The D144 (POSSIBLY). lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.794 N,0 17.226 E.

How deep is the seabed around the D144 (POSSIBLY).?

The seabed around the D144 (POSSIBLY). lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the D144 (POSSIBLY). sink?

The D144 (POSSIBLY). sank on Jan 1, 1944.

When was the wreck of the D144 (POSSIBLY). discovered?

The wreck of the D144 (POSSIBLY). was discovered in 1945.

What was the tonnage of the D144 (POSSIBLY).?

The D144 (POSSIBLY). had a tonnage of 1600 tons.

What type of wreck is the D144 (POSSIBLY).?

The D144 (POSSIBLY). is classified as a caisson.

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