Phoenix C1/131 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Phoenix c1/131 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 51.093 N,2 10.83 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.851550
  • Longitude: -2.180500
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PHOENIX C1/131
Type Caisson
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 15
Orientation 120
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2002

Surveying Details

H151/45 24.6.69 SUNK IN 495142N, 021030W. (HMS CRUSADER, SIG DTD 2.12.1945). NCA. 12.2.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 878 [DEC 1979 EDN]. BR STD. HH256/350/01 21.12.89 LOCATED IN 495112N, 021042W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 68MTRS. (FRENCH NM 89 46 29). AMEND TO WK 68MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 24.4.02 POSN: 4951.153N, 0210.750W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2002). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM HMS CRUSADER WHEN BAD WEATHER FORESTALLED PLANS TO SCUTTLE IT IN THE HURD DEEP.

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FAQ

Where is the PHOENIX C1/131 wreck located?

The PHOENIX C1/131 wreck is located at coordinates 49 51.093 N,2 10.83 W.

How deep is the PHOENIX C1/131 and where exactly is it located?

The PHOENIX C1/131 lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 49 51.093 N,2 10.83 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PHOENIX C1/131?

The seabed around the PHOENIX C1/131 lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the PHOENIX C1/131 sink?

The PHOENIX C1/131 sank on Dec 2, 1945.

When was the wreck of the PHOENIX C1/131 discovered?

The wreck of the PHOENIX C1/131 was discovered in 1945.

What type of wreck is the PHOENIX C1/131?

The PHOENIX C1/131 is classified as a caisson.

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