Phantom Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Phantom Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
48 43.44 N,3 34.84 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PHANTOM |
| Type | yacht |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 3, 1976 |
| Original Detection Year | 1976 |
| Last Detection Year | 1984 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 10.5.76 RAN AGROUND AT LOCQUEMEAU HARBOUR NEAR LANNION. (LL 6.5.76). NCA. 16.9.77 NOT LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76. 22.8.84 NOT LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS 1984. AMENDED TO DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 9, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL GROUNDED AT LOCQUEMEAU HARBOUR. THE CREW OF TWO, AN ENGLISHMAN AND A GERMAN, ESCAPED WITHOUT INJURY. THE GERMAN AND A FRENCHMAN LOST THEIR LIVES WHEN THEIR DINGY CAPSIZED WHILE INVESTIGATING WHETHER REFLOATING THE YACHT WAS POSSIBLE. (LL, VOL 224).
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