Uss Firestone (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Uss firestone (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 49.515 N,0 51.647 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.825250
  • Longitude: -0.860783
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name USS FIRESTONE (POSSIBLY)
Shadow Height 8
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02758/44 5.8.44 H02758/44 5.8.44 NDW PA IN 495000N, 005130W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1684/44. 23.2.73 23.2.73 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. NE 2613. 21.1.76 21.1.76 NOW SHOWN AS WK 18FMS [33MTRS] IN 494937N, 005134W ON FR 6614D. R/S. H1271/84 25.3.85 H1271/84 25.3.85 WK 35MTRS [19FMS] SHOWN IN 494935N, 005134W ON FR 6864 [1984 EDN]. R/P. 21.9.90 21.9.90 WKS 35MTRS SHOWN IN 494936N, 005134W WITH EXTENDED DANGER LINE E ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. WK OF USS 'FIRESTONE' IN 494934.5N, 005134W [+/-20MTRS]. EXAM'D BY E/S. LEAST DEPTH 35 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. STANDS 8MTRS HIGH. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590005). CHART AS WKS 35MTRS IN 494934.5N, 005134W [EUR] WITH EXTENDED DANGER LINE TO COVER WK [24327] CLOSE E. NC 2613.
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 2001

General Comments

See Also: 24327

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FAQ

Where is the USS FIRESTONE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The USS FIRESTONE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 49.515 N,0 51.647 W.

How deep is the USS FIRESTONE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The USS FIRESTONE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 49 49.515 N,0 51.647 W.

How deep is the seabed around the USS FIRESTONE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the USS FIRESTONE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the USS FIRESTONE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the USS FIRESTONE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.