Kingfisher Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Kingfisher Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 42.228 N,0 14.138 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 22 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | KINGFISHER |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 8.5 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 1, 1996 |
| Original Detection Year | 1997 |
| Last Detection Year | 2015 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | HH232/720/06 27.10.97 SANK IN 504211.5N, 001414E [OGB]. (MRCC DOVER, TLX DTD 01.10.96). STRONG TIDAL STREAM RENDERS POSN SUSPECT. NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2015/000083466 10.2.16 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1477, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 10, 2016 |
Circumstances of loss
TOOK WATER AND LATER SANK. CREW OF 3 RECOVERED. TOW CUT WHEN RAILINGS OF VESSEL GAVE WAY.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 42.228 N,0 14.138 E
Kingfisher on Wreck Map
Kingfisher Wreck on Google Map
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General Comments
WOODEN CLINKER HULL