Zephir (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Zephir (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 8.603 N,3 55.652 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 50 m |
| Water Depth | 57 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ZEPHIR (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | BE |
| Tonnage | 138 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 10, 1963 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1963 |
| Last Detection Year | 2005 |
| Original Source | national HO authority radio navigational warning |
| Surveying Details | H4497/63 4.12.63 H4497/63 4.12.63 SANK IN 500800N, 035400W. (NITON RADIO, 10.11.63). CHART AS NDW. R/S. H3110/72 4.1.73 H3110/72 4.1.73 WK IN 500813N, 035530W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM N. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE, 1972). CHART AS WK 54MTRS [29FMS] IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. [PROBABLY 'ZEPHIR']. H2063/82 30.3.83 H2063/82 30.3.83 LOCATED IN 500811.5N, 035529W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.5MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 134). AMEND TO WK 48MTRS. BR STD. H1270/79 31.7.85 H1270/79 31.7.85 WK IN 500834N, 035535W [OGB] USING DECCA. (J BOWEN, TELECON, 31.7.85). CHART AS USC 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/059/01 14.4.05 HH091/059/01 14.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 14, 2005 |
Circumstances of loss
SPRANG A LEAK IN ROUGH SEAS AND QUICKLY SANK. (LL).
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