Helicopter Wreck Fr 24232
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
|
Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
48 20 N,4 30 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 24 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Type | helicopter |
| Flag | FR |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Mar 17, 1976 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1976 |
| Last Detection Year | 2016 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 22.3.76 HELICOPTER SANK IN 482000N, 043000W APPROX. (LL, 19.3.76). SEP 2016/000061427 13.4.16 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7401 [ED3, COR 2016]. FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 13, 2016 |
Circumstances of loss
19.3.76 SANK NEAR BREST AFTER CRASHING INTO SEA. 4 CREW BELEIVED DEAD. THE HELICOPTER WAS GUIDING 2 NAVY SHIPS SPREADING DETERGENT ON OIL SEEPING FROM OLYMPIC BRAVERY. (LL, 19.3.76).
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48 20 N,4 30 W
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