Helwick Lt Float Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Helwick lt float Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 28.196 N,4 36.536 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 37 m |
| Water Depth | 45 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HELWICK LT FLOAT |
| Type | Light |
| Flag | GB |
| Shadow Height | 3 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 10, 1943 |
| Original Detection Year | 1943 |
| Last Detection Year | 1977 |
| Original Source | unknown |
| Surveying Details | H02475/43 4.12.43 H02475/43 4.12.43 POSN 512618N, 043000W. 7.4.45 7.4.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 512600N, 043000W (AUBD 320/2, HMS ST STEPHEN). H3804/72 20.3.78 H3804/72 20.3.78 LOCATED 26.5.77 IN 512810.1N, 043628.1W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 35-45 MTRS. SONAR HT 3MTRS. LENGTH & ORIENTATION DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE. APPEARS CIRCULAR (HMS FAWN, HI 41/77). CLOSE INSPECTION OF DCS3 INDICATES WK MAY BE SLIGHTLY SHOALER THAN REPD BY FAWN. INS AS WK 37MTRS. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 17, 2001 |
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