Exeter Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Exeter Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 45.887 N,8 4.84 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 30 m |
| Water Depth | 31 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | EXETER |
| Type | trawler |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 165 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Mar 29, 1941 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1941 |
| Last Detection Year | 2009 |
| Original Source | published World War 2 losses |
| Surveying Details | SUNK 5M SW OF BALLYCOTTON. (WW2 SL). 30.8.72 30.8.72 POSN 514552N, 080448W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 13.3.78 13.3.78 INS AS WK USC PA 30MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 2049. 9.7.09 SEP 2009/000073610 9.7.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (SDC BATHY EXAMINATION OF GSI SURVEY CV08_08). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 9, 2009 |
Circumstances of loss
ATTACKED AND BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT.
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