Phoenix Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Phoenix Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 52.69 N,1 32.167 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.878167
  • Longitude: 1.536117
Wreck Depth 19.7 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PHOENIX
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 56.1 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1969
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 1987

Surveying Details

H5493/69 30.10.69 SIGNALS RE COLLISION INS IN FILE. NCA. H5493/69 31.10.69 SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BRITISH LCT 'ABBEVILLE'. (LLOYDS 198/120). NAVEAM 9221 ISSUED. H5493/69 13.1.70 SANK 296DEGS, 2 MILES FROM CAP GRIS NEZ LIGHT. (LLOYDS 198/120). CHART AS DW PA IN 505256N, 013212E. - NM 182/70. 29.10.71 DW PA IN 505259N, 013213E [OGB]. (FRENCH CHART). H4984/74 15.9.75 WK 10FMS 4FT [19.5MTRS] IN 505233N, 013215E OR 285.5DEGS 1.81M FROM CAP GRIS NEZ LIGHT. (BREST NM 75 22 08). - NM 1934/75 19.11.79 SHOWN AS WK 19.7MTRS ON FR 6682 & FR 6681. NE 1892. 25.9.81 SHOWN AS WK 19.8MTRS ON FR 6824. NE 2451. H1271/81 12.11.84 SHOWN AS WK 19.7MTRS ON FR 6735 [1984 EDN]. R/P. 13.10.87 WK 19.7 MTRS SHOWN IN 505244N, 013214E, [EUR] ON FR 6681. [OGB] POSN: 505239N, 013216E. NE 1892.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BRITISH LCT 'ABBEVILLE'. (LLOYDS 198/120).

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FAQ

Where is the PHOENIX wreck located?

The PHOENIX wreck is located at coordinates 50 52.69 N,1 32.167 E.

How deep is the PHOENIX and where exactly is it located?

The PHOENIX lies at a depth of about 19.7 meters and is located at coordinates 50 52.69 N,1 32.167 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PHOENIX?

The seabed around the PHOENIX lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the PHOENIX sink?

The PHOENIX sank on Oct 10, 1969.

When was the wreck of the PHOENIX discovered?

The wreck of the PHOENIX was discovered in 1969.

What country did the PHOENIX belong to?

The PHOENIX belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the PHOENIX?

The PHOENIX had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the PHOENIX?

The PHOENIX is classified as a motor vessel.

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