Ei-Aom (St Phelim) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ei-aom (st phelim) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 11.92 N,6 9.527 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.198667
  • Longitude: -6.158783
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EI-AOM (ST PHELIM)
Type aircraft
Flag IE
Length 25.9 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1968
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 1981

Surveying Details

AIRCRAFT LENGTH 85FT, WING SPAN 94FT, FUSELAGE DIA 11FT. FOUR ENGINES. H6865/68 20.12.68 MOST OF AIRCRAFT LIFTED. (HMS SHOULTON). INS AS FOUL IN 521154N, 060928W [OSI]. BR STD. H6865/68 30.5.69 ABOUT 30% OF THE AIRCRAFT RECOVERED. FUSELAGE, THOUGH SPLIT, IS IN ONE PIECE. LOTS OF SMALL WRECKAGE ABOUT ON SEABED. (HMS SHOULTON, VIA C IN C PLYMOUTH DTD 10.2.69). NFA. H3140/69 21.8.69 THE FOURTH PROPELLOR OF AIRCRAFT WAS BROUGHT UP BY TRAWLER 'THOMAS MACDONAGH'. (LLOYDS VOL.197). 16.5.77 NOT FOUND DURING MAIN AREA INTENSIVE SEARCH. (HMS FAWN, HI 55/76). AMEND DEAD. SEP 2013/000054708 24.8.12 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2012. (CV 12 02 MARINE INSTITUTE SURVEY). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

AIRCRAFT CRASHED ON FLIGHT FROM CORK TO LONDON AIRPORT. CAUSE NOT KNOWN. ALL KILLED. OWNED BY AER-LINGUS.

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FAQ

Where is the EI-AOM (ST PHELIM) wreck located?

The EI-AOM (ST PHELIM) wreck is located at coordinates 52 11.92 N,6 9.527 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EI-AOM (ST PHELIM)?

The seabed around the EI-AOM (ST PHELIM) lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the EI-AOM (ST PHELIM) sink?

The EI-AOM (ST PHELIM) sank on Mar 24, 1968.

When was the wreck of the EI-AOM (ST PHELIM) discovered?

The wreck of the EI-AOM (ST PHELIM) was discovered in 1968.

What country did the EI-AOM (ST PHELIM) belong to?

The EI-AOM (ST PHELIM) belonged to IE.

What type of wreck is the EI-AOM (ST PHELIM)?

The EI-AOM (ST PHELIM) is classified as a aircraft.

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