P5059 Whitley Bomber Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
P5059 whitley bomber Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 10.65 N,6 48.45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.177500
  • Longitude: -6.807500
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name P5059 WHITLEY BOMBER
Type aircraft
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 1952
Original Source other
Surveying Details H919/47 17.2.47 H919/47 17.2.47 AIRCRAFT WRECKAGE IN 551039N, 064827W. (AIR MINISTRY, 27.1.47). INS AS DW. - NM 390/47. H919/47 22.9.52 H919/47 22.9.52 INVESTIGATED BY DIVERS. NO TRACE FOUND. (AIR MINISTRY). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1893/52. H4887/74 28.9.84 H4887/74 28.9.84 STATED TO HAVE BEEN WHITLEY BOMBER, P5059 OF 502 SQUADRON, RAF, WHICH CRASHED 18.11.40. (WF TODD, 20.9.84). NFA. HH091/240/01 13.5.09 HH091/240/01 13.5.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1240). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2006

Circumstances of loss

20.9.84 CRASHED DURING WW 2. (W F TODD, 20.9.84).

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FAQ

Where is the P5059 WHITLEY BOMBER wreck located?

The P5059 WHITLEY BOMBER wreck is located at coordinates 55 10.65 N,6 48.45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the P5059 WHITLEY BOMBER?

The seabed around the P5059 WHITLEY BOMBER lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the P5059 WHITLEY BOMBER sink?

The P5059 WHITLEY BOMBER sank on Nov 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the P5059 WHITLEY BOMBER discovered?

The wreck of the P5059 WHITLEY BOMBER was discovered in 1947.

What type of wreck is the P5059 WHITLEY BOMBER?

The P5059 WHITLEY BOMBER is classified as a aircraft.