Phoenix Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Phoenix Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 14.188 N,2 15.777 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.236467
  • Longitude: -2.262950
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PHOENIX
Type minelayer
Tonnage 1248
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 20, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the minelayer Phoenix is located at coordinates 47 14.188 N, 2 15.777 W. This 1248-ton historical shipwreck rests at a general depth of 9 meters with a position accuracy of 20 meters.

Surveying Details

6.1.48 SHOWN AS DWP IN 471411N, 021543W ON FRENCH 4882. NE 2989. H4684/48 20.11.48 POSN NOW 471414N, 021538W. (PARIS NM 24 2144 48). - NM BLOCK 2570/48. H6067/56 22.2.57 SHOWN AS WK 10MTRS ON FRENCH 4882. NE 2985. 2.3.89 MINELAYER 'PHOENIX', 1248TONS. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572270). 20.2.96 SHOWN AS F ON FRENCH 6797 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. 8.6.05 SHOWN AS F IN 4714.226N, 0215.640W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6797 [1995 EDN CORRECT TO FRENCH NM 26 22 01) BR STD. 21.7.06 WGD POSN: 4714.166N, 0215.720W. BA 2989 [INT 1841] [3RD EDN, DEC'05].

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572048).

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FAQ

Where is the PHOENIX wreck located?

The PHOENIX wreck is located at coordinates 47 14.188 N,2 15.777 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PHOENIX?

The seabed around the PHOENIX lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the PHOENIX sink?

The PHOENIX sank on Nov 20, 1942.

When was the wreck of the PHOENIX discovered?

The wreck of the PHOENIX was discovered in 1948.

What was the tonnage of the PHOENIX?

The PHOENIX had a tonnage of 1248 tons.

What type of wreck is the PHOENIX?

The PHOENIX is classified as a minelayer.

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