Fenix Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
|
Fenix Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
54 17.029 S,36 29.784 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | FENIX |
| Type | landing craft |
| Flag | AR |
| Length | 10.3 m |
| Width | 3.3 m |
| Orientation | 138 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1982 |
| Last Detection Year | 2015 |
| Original Source | ship visit/hydrographic note report |
| Last Amended Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
Circumstances of loss
25.4.82 CAPTURED INTACT ON 25.4.82, & AFTER SOME USE SANK ALONGSIDE JETTY AT KING EDWARD POINT. WAS RECOVERED BY ARMY ENGINEERS ON 13.11.86, & STRANDED JUST ABOVE HW LINE, CLOSE W OF THE LIGHT. (HMS HERALD).
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