Philomel Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
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Philomel Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 41.078 S,57 53.352 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PHILOMEL |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 22.9 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1985 |
| Last Detection Year | 2013 |
| Original Source | naval vessel |
| Surveying Details | H2316/84 9.4.85 STRANDED WOODEN MFV LOCATED IN 514104S, 575306W [SAP]. PHOTO SUPPLIED. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 226A). INS AS ST. NC 1614. 20.8.09 [WGD] POSN: 5141.078S, 5753.352W. NE 1614. 22.10.13 OBSERVED IN LISTED POSN. (FLEET HM UNIT, HI 1411). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 10, 2016 |
Circumstances of loss
BRITISH GOVERNMENT STEEL MFV. WAS BEACHED ON THE FORESHORE NEAR FAIRY COVE AFTER BEING BURNT OUT. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).
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