Tanker Wreck 29271

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	50 12.235 N,5 38.059 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 50.203917 Longitude: -5.634317
Water Depth	37 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type	tanker
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture	Gravel
Original Detection Year	1973
Last Detection Year	2011
Original Source	other
Surveying Details	H2959/73 18.7.73 H2959/73 18.7.73 WK LOCATED IN 501212N, 053800W [OGB] USING DECCA. DIVER REPORTS WK LIES N/S BOWS S, STERN INDICATED BY PROPELLER, BROKEN OFF MAIN SUPERSTRUCTURE. STERN TO MIDSHIPS UPSIDE DOWN & SEPARATE, BOWS ALSO UPSIDE DOWN & TO ONE SIDE. FAIRLY INTACT WITH ANCHOR, WINCH TO ONE SIDE, COULD BE A SMALL TANKER. MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED. (MR GILES, 14.7.73). CHART AS USC 15MTRS [8FMS]. BR STD. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (TONNAGE NOT KNOWN). NC 1178. 13.12.11 13.12.11 NOT LOCATED 19.9.09 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date	Aug 1, 2014

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP. BOWS S

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