Uss Pt 509 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Uss pt 509 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 9.043 N,2 9.662 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.150717
  • Longitude: -2.161033
Wreck Depth 11.55 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name USS PT 509
Type patrol boat
Flag US
Sonar Length 6.42
Sonar Width 4.29
Shadow Height 0.76
Orientation 155
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 17, 2017

Surveying Details

HH100/351/03 5.11.90 LOCATED SOME YEARS AGO. ONLY ENGINES AND ODD DEBRIS IS LEFT. THIS LIES APPROX 200YDS SE OF THE SILLETTE OF NOIRMONT POINT, JERSY. (T A TITTERINGTON, 24.10.90). NCA YET. POSN 490906N, 020933W FOR FILING ONLY. SEP2016/000096769 17.03.17 EXAM'D BY BDC; WK LOCATED IN 4909.043N, 0209.662W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.55MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. LENGTH 6.42MTRS, WIDTH 4.29MTRS, HEIGHT 0.76MTRS, ORIENTATION 155/335 DEGS. WRECKAGE APPEARS TO BE A SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS SITTING ON SEABED. NFS. (HMSML GLEANER, SNT 01/16). AMEND DW 11.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

RAMMED A GERMAN MINESWEEPER IN THICK FOG. BLEW UP AND SANK. ONLY ONE SURVIVOR. (T A TITTERINGTON).

General Comments

NFS

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FAQ

Where is the USS PT 509 wreck located?

The USS PT 509 wreck is located at coordinates 49 9.043 N,2 9.662 W.

How deep is the USS PT 509 and where exactly is it located?

The USS PT 509 lies at a depth of about 11.55 meters and is located at coordinates 49 9.043 N,2 9.662 W.

How deep is the seabed around the USS PT 509?

The seabed around the USS PT 509 lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the USS PT 509 discovered?

The wreck of the USS PT 509 was discovered in 1990.

What country did the USS PT 509 belong to?

The USS PT 509 belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the USS PT 509?

The USS PT 509 is classified as a patrol boat.

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