Aircraft Wreck 16323

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 49.535 N,0 24.403 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.825583
  • Longitude: 0.406717
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type aircraft
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 27, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck site located in the English Channel off the coast of Eastbourne at coordinates 50 49.535 N, 0 24.403 E. This site marks the historical crash position of a Short Stirling WW2 bomber. Records indicate that recovery operations for this aircraft were authorized in 1975. This underwater obstruction is monitored for maritime navigation and historical documentation. The wreck remains a point of interest for nautical charting and historical research in the coastal waters near East Sussex.

Surveying Details

12.9.75 PERMISSION HAS BEEN GIVEN FOR THE RECOVERY OF A SHORT STIRLING WW2 BOMBER FROM APPROX NATIONAL GRID POSN TQ 689 054. (S4C(AIR)ROOM 0/3 METROPOLE BLDG). POSN 504930N, 002430E FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

PRESUMED LOST DURING WORLD WAR 2.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 49.535 N,0 24.403 E
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