G-Bclx Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
G-bclx Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 9 N,7 2.05 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 | G-BCLX |
| Type | aircraft |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 17, 1975 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1975 |
| Last Detection Year | 2020 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 22.9.75 CRASHED INTO LOUGH FOYLE, N IRELAND. (LL 221). POSN 550900N, 070200W. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
Circumstances of loss
GRUMAN AMERICAN TRAINER AIRCRAFT, OF EGLINGTON FLYING CLUB, TOOK STEEP DIVE INTO LOUGH FOYLE, N IRELAND. PERSON ON BOARD KILLED. (LL).
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