Aircraft Wreck Gb 11485

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
56 11.995 N,2 38.091 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.199917
  • Longitude: -2.634850
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type aircraft
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located at coordinates 56 11.995 N, 2 38.091 W situated off the coast of East Lothian, Scotland in the North Sea. Historical survey records indicate the site was initially reported as a crashed aircraft in 23 fathoms of water during 1970. Subsequent underwater investigations conducted in 1994 failed to locate any structural remains, debris, or obstruction at this position. The site remains officially classified as not found.

Surveying Details

H4076/65 20.3.70 CRASHED IN 23FMS. SALVAGE REQUESTED. (MOD AIR'S SIGNAL DTD 5.3.70). NCA YET. HH090/605/01 19.1.94 NOTHING FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 605).

Circumstances of loss

CRASHED 2 MILES W OF ISLE OF MAY LIGHT.

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