Vehicle Wreck 62809
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
57 41.2 N,3 39.96 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 12 m |
| Water Depth | 16 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Type | Vehicle |
| Shadow Height | 3 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 1, 1944 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1984 |
| Last Detection Year | 2004 |
| Original Source | diver |
| Surveying Details | H1310/84/40 14.11.84 DIVED IN 574113N, 033952W [OGB] USING DECCA. TANK IS COMPLETE, STANDING ABOUT 3.5MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (B GREIG). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/07 10.6.93 VALENTINE TANK DIVED ON IN 574113N, 033853W. STANDS 3MTRS CLEAR ABOVE SEABED OF FIRM HARD SAND AND SHELL. NO SCOUR. (J LEIGH, 27.4.93). AMEND TO WK 12MTRS. BR STD. HH310/590/03 16.12.04 VALENTINE TANK EXISTS IN 5741.20N, 0339.96W [WGD]. (MR JOHNSTON, FV RESTLESS WAVE, VIA FOSNI'S LTR DTD 9.12.04). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2020/000300180 12.1.21 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (2020) (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1582). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
Circumstances of loss
LOST BY ROYAL HUSSARS DURING REHEARSALS FOR NORMANDY LANDINGS.
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57 41.2 N,3 39.96 W
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General Comments
INTACT, HT BY DIVER