Phoenix C1/131 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Phoenix c1/131 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 51.093 N,2 10.83 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 68 m |
| Water Depth | 75 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PHOENIX C1/131 |
| Type | Caisson |
| Sonar Length | 80 |
| Sonar Width | 15 |
| Orientation | 120 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 2, 1945 |
| Original Detection Year | 1945 |
| Last Detection Year | 2002 |
| Original Source | naval vessel |
| Surveying Details | H151/45 24.6.69 SUNK IN 495142N, 021030W. (HMS CRUSADER, SIG DTD 2.12.1945). NCA. 12.2.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 878 [DEC 1979 EDN]. BR STD. HH256/350/01 21.12.89 LOCATED IN 495112N, 021042W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 68MTRS. (FRENCH NM 89 46 29). AMEND TO WK 68MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 24.4.02 POSN: 4951.153N, 0210.750W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2002). BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 24, 2002 |
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM HMS CRUSADER WHEN BAD WEATHER FORESTALLED PLANS TO SCUTTLE IT IN THE HURD DEEP.
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