Phoenix 203 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Phoenix 203 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.591 N,5 30.63 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.043183
  • Longitude: -5.510500
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PHOENIX 203
Type Caisson
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 30.5 m
Sonar Length 64.76
Sonar Width 25.2
Shadow Height 18.7
Orientation 16
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1944
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions ,,01.5,
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H04288/44 11.11.44 WK 18FMS [33MTRS] IN 500234N, 053035W. (SENIOR OFICER, 1ST EG). - FNM 2502/44. H04288/44 12.4.60 APPROX LENGTH 250FT, WIDTH 100FT BY PITOMETER LOG. HT BY E/S 57FT. DIR 030/210DEGS. ON AN EVEN KEEL. LEAST DEPTH 20FMS. POSN BY HSA. (HMS APPFLECK, 5.10.44). NCA. H0113/45 12.4.60 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 500236N, 053036W. (PLYMOUTH LIST 4.7.45). NCA. H2590/76 24.2.76 WK LOCATED IN 500233.89N, 053034.64W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 31MTRS IN GEN DEPTH OF 51MTRS. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). CHART AS WK 31MTRS [17FMS]. - NM 808/76. H1930/76 29.11.76 LOCATED 5.8.76 IN 500242N, 053035W [OGB] USING DECCA DURING SONAR TRIALS. LENGTH APPROX 175FT, BEAM 60FT. LIES 030/210DEGS ON A SMOOTH BOTTOM. (HMS HERALD, HI 18/76). NCA. H4919/77 21.11.77 LOCATED USING MAGNETOMETER, GOOD RESPONSE. (E GILES, 3.11.77). NCA. H1310/82/7 8.3.82 'MULBURY DOCK' LIES IN 500247N, 053037W USING DECCA. (A M JONES, 12.2.82). NCA. H5982/82 20.4.83 SHOWN IN 500256N, 053044W [OGB] ON KINGFISHER K[SW]6 [1982 EDN]. NCA. 19.2.01 LIES IN 5002.594N, 0530.633W [WGD] USING GPS. (J PUTLEY 13.2.01). NCA. HH100/351/18 27.2.02 MULBERRY DOCK IN 5002.611N, 0530.610W [WGD]. (J ROSEVEARE, E-MAIL DTD 20.2.02). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091765 27.10.16 EXAM'D; 13.6.16 IN 5002.591N, 0530.630W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS, LENGTH 64.76MTRS, WIDTH 25.2MTRS, HEIGHT 18.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 016/196 DEGS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. WRECK IS LARGE CONCRETE STRUCTURE, PART OF MULBERRY HARBOUR FOR THE NORMANDY INVASION. PROMINENT, LARGE AND FLAT FEATURE IN RECTANGULAR SHAPE. LARGE REGION OF COLLAPSE AT THE SOUTHERN END. (MMT, HI 1500). AMEND NDW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2016
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FAQ

Where is the PHOENIX 203 wreck located?

The PHOENIX 203 wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.591 N,5 30.63 W.

How deep is the PHOENIX 203 and where exactly is it located?

The PHOENIX 203 lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 50 2.591 N,5 30.63 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PHOENIX 203?

The seabed around the PHOENIX 203 lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the PHOENIX 203 sink?

The PHOENIX 203 sank on Sep 25, 1944.

When was the wreck of the PHOENIX 203 discovered?

The wreck of the PHOENIX 203 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the PHOENIX 203 belong to?

The PHOENIX 203 belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PHOENIX 203?

The PHOENIX 203 is classified as a caisson.

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