Flying Wizard Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Flying wizard Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 57.678 N,4 45.506 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 13 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | FLYING WIZARD |
| Type | tug |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 27 m |
| Width | 7 m |
| Tonnage | 116 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 8, 1971 |
| Original Detection Year | 1971 |
| Last Detection Year | 1971 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 9.1.71 SANK 045 DEGS, 2050FT FROM CONTROL TOWER AT SEAWARD EXTREMITY OF CLYDEPORT CONTAINER TERMINAL. G SPHERICAL BUOY, OCC G 10 SEC, LAID. (CLYDE PORT AUTHORITY, SIGNAL DTD 8.11.71). POSN 555741N, 044526W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H1270/71 30.11.71 LIFTED 28.11.71. (CLYDE PORT AUTHORITY NM 31/71 & LL). AMEND DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 19, 2009 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK WHILE TOWING MV GAASTERDYK. CREW RECOVERED. (LL).
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