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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 12, 2011 |
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.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1944. SANK WHILST UNDER TOW.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 6.106 N,5 46.26 W
Phoenix 202 on Wreck Map
Phoenix 202 Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
GENERALLY INTACT