Phoenix 202 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Phoenix 202 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 6.106 N,5 46.26 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.101767
  • Longitude: -5.771000
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PHOENIX 202
Type Structure
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 17.3 m
Draught 3.1
Sonar Length 74.5
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 76
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H03488/44 H03488/44 SUNK IN 500600N, 054620W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H04288/44 11.11.44 H04288/44 11.11.44 WK 24FMS [44MTRS] IN 500600N, 054620W. (SENIOR OFFICER, 1ST EG). - FNM 2502/44. H4288/44 11.4.60 H4288/44 11.4.60 POSN BY HSA. LEAST DEPTH 24FMS. LENGTH 250FT, WIDTH 100FT, HEIGHT 57FT, DIRECTION 160/340 DEGS. CONTACTED BY A/S. (HMS AFFLECK, 5.10.44). NCA. H0113/45 11.4.60 H0113/45 11.4.60 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 500600N, 054615W. LENGTH 250FT, HEIGHT 57FT, BREADTH 100FT. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). NCA. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. 250 X 100FT X 57FT HIGH. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, AUBD 301/149). NCA. H2613/78 10.3.78 H2613/78 10.3.78 LOCATED 29.9.77 IN 500606N, 054614W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 103MTRS, HT 10MTRS. LYING 110/290 DEGS. DISTINCTIVE TABULAR SHAPE. APPEARS TO HAVE ONE END BROKEN. A MOST DISTINCTIVE WK IN CONVENIENT POSN FOR SONAR CHECKS EN ROUTE TO W COAST SURVEYS. (HMS FOX, HI 42A/77). AMEND TO WK 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 12.10.09 12.12. 11 LOCATED 12.10.09 IN 5006.106N, 0546.260W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.90 IN GEN DEPTH 55.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 74.5MTRS, WIDTH 19.0MTRS, HT 5.6MTRS. LIES 076/256 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). GENERALLY INTACT WITH DEBRIS CLOSE BY. AMEND WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944. SANK WHILST UNDER TOW.

General Comments

GENERALLY INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the PHOENIX 202 wreck located?

The PHOENIX 202 wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.106 N,5 46.26 W.

How deep is the PHOENIX 202 and where exactly is it located?

The PHOENIX 202 lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 6.106 N,5 46.26 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PHOENIX 202?

The seabed around the PHOENIX 202 lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the PHOENIX 202 sink?

The PHOENIX 202 sank on Apr 29, 1944.

When was the wreck of the PHOENIX 202 discovered?

The wreck of the PHOENIX 202 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the PHOENIX 202 belong to?

The PHOENIX 202 belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PHOENIX 202?

The PHOENIX 202 is classified as a structure.

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