Flint Klipper Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Flint klipper Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 40.44 N,1 35.08 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | FLINT KLIPPER |
| Type | yacht |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 28, 1976 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1976 |
| Last Detection Year | 2016 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 29.10.76 WRECKED ON COAST NEAR E ENTRANCE TO CHERBOURG HARBOUR. (LL, 29.10.76). NCA YET. POSN 494030N, 135000W FOR FILING ONLY. 5.5.88 NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NOR SHOWN ON FRENCH 7086 [1987 EDN]. SEP 2016/000217491 4.11.16 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7086. (EDN 9, DTD 2016). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 6, 2015 |
Circumstances of loss
29.10.76 REPORTED TO HAVE STRUCK BREAKWATER ROCKS NEAR EASTERN ENTRANCE TO CHERBOURG HBR. 3 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN RESCUED. (LL, 29.10.76).
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