G-Arls Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
G-arls Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 36.002 N,1 0.754 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 19 m |
| Water Depth | 22 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | G-ARLS |
| Type | aircraft |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jul 29, 1975 |
| Original Detection Year | 1975 |
| Last Detection Year | 2016 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | DITCHED IN 503800N, 010000W. (LL). 15.8.75 WRECK APPROX 2MTRS HIGH EXISTS IN 503606N, 010057W. (FO SPITHEAD, REPORT DTD 29.7.75). INS WK 2MTRS. BR STD. H4242/75 AMEND TO USC 19.0MTRS. BR STD. H1283/83/12 18.3.82 WK OR OBSTACLE LOCATED DURING DCS3 SURVEY IN 503558N, 010040W [OGB] USING DECCA. (SOUTH COAST SHIPPING CO LTD, 15.2.83). PRESUMABLY THIS WK. AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/962/01 3.12.02 NOT LOCATED. NOT INVESTIGATED WITH DCS3. LIES WITHIN AREA NOT FULLY SURVEYED DUE TO FISHING GEAR. (GARDLINE, HI 962). NCA. SEP 2016/000165703 9.5.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT UK, HI 1499). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | May 9, 2017 |
Circumstances of loss
PIPER AIRCRAFT LOST POWER BOTH ENGINES & DITCHED IN SEA IN 503800N, 010000W AT 1248 BST. PILOT NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED.
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