Hms Fearless Lcu F4 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Hms fearless lcu f4 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 56.02 S,58 20.26 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 25 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HMS Fearless LCU F4 |
| Type | landing craft |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 25.9 m |
| Width | 6.4 m |
| Draught | 1.5 |
| Tonnage | 176 |
| Tonnage Type | displacement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 8, 1982 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1982 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H3740/82 28.6.82 SUNK OFF CHOISEUL SOUND. (LL, 11.6.82). POSN 515600S, 582000W FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2021/000312461 17.11.21 EXAM'D 15.11.21; WRECK INVESTIGATION IN 5159.35S 5807.20W [WGD]. POSITION OF WRECK IN DISPUTE, INVESTIGATION UNDERTAKEN TO DISPROVE WRECK. WRECK NOT FOUND. (HMS PROTECTOR, H102-003/21) RETAIN POSN. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 5, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
11.6.82 SUNK BY ARGENTINIAN AIRCRAFT OFF CHOISEUL SOUND WITH LOSS OF SIX LIVES. (LL, 11.6.82)
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