Flamingo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Flamingo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 56.023 N,1 49.733 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.933717
  • Longitude: 1.828883
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLAMINGO
Type fishing vessel
Flag BE
Length 7.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 2002
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH242/470/08 12.7.02 LOCATED IN 5156.023N, 0149.733E [WGD]. SWEPT CLEAR 30.2, FOUL 32.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.3 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. (THV PATRICIA, FAX DTD 9.7.02). NCA. 15.7.02 WK LIFTED. (MRSC THAMES, TLX DTD 15.7.02). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW BY M TUG ANGLIAN MONARCH. TWO BODIES RECOVERED. TWO MEN MISSING.

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the FLAMINGO wreck located?

The FLAMINGO wreck is located at coordinates 51 56.023 N,1 49.733 E.

How deep is the FLAMINGO and where exactly is it located?

The FLAMINGO lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 51 56.023 N,1 49.733 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FLAMINGO?

The seabed around the FLAMINGO lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the FLAMINGO sink?

The FLAMINGO sank on Jul 8, 2002.

When was the wreck of the FLAMINGO discovered?

The wreck of the FLAMINGO was discovered in 2002.

What country did the FLAMINGO belong to?

The FLAMINGO belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the FLAMINGO?

The FLAMINGO is classified as a fishing vessel.

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