Redwing Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Redwing Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
37 22 N,9 55 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 55 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | REDWING |
| Type | Safety/Rescue Vessel |
| Flag | US |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 29, 1943 |
| Bottom Texture | Coral |
| Original Detection Year | 1943 |
| Last Detection Year | 2017 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 1.7.78 SUNK IN 372200N, 095500E. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES, MED). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 10.2.00 POSSIBLY SAME WK AS THAT RECORDED IN 3722.250N, 0954.867E [SEE WK NO. 36832]. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 3, 2018 |
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN SUNK BY A MINE. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES, MED).
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