Helicopter Wreck Gb 73819
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
|
Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
22 4.233 N,114 1.233 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 25 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Type | helicopter |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 17, 1993 |
| Original Detection Year | 1993 |
| Original Source | national HO/authority wreck information |
| Surveying Details | HH548/436/01 24.9.93 DITCHED IN 220414N, 1140114E. (SAR COORDINATOR, HONG KONG, FAX 21.9.93). SALVAGE ATTEMPT TO BE MADE. (CAPIC HONG KONG, SIGNAL DTD 20.9.93). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 10, 2003 |
Circumstances of loss
RAF WESSEX HELICOPTER DITCHED WHILE ON SAR DUTIES DURING PASSAGE OF SEVERE STORM 'BECKY' WHEN ENGINES FAILED. (LL).
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22 4.233 N,114 1.233 E
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