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Maritime record TR 45 SW 164 - Flandres
Summary
POSSIBLY REMAINS OF BELGIAN MERCHANT STEAMSHIP, 1940
Location
| Grid reference | TR 41321 51841 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR45SW |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Vertical Datum: LAT Quality of Depth: SWS The FLANDRES sank following a collision with Belgian SS KABLO, 1940. 13-MAR-1978 Examined in 51 12 51.0N, 001 27 21.0E. Least echosounder depth 13.1 in general depth 15m. No scour. Side scan sonar height not obtained. Appears broken up and scattered over wide area, but good sonar contact from all directions. 12-SEP-1984 Well broken up. Divers should be cautious - lightweight fishing nets around stern.
<1> Hydrographic Office wreck index, Extracted 20-JAN-1993, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6339.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6339 Bibliographic reference: Hydrographic Office wreck index. Extracted 20-JAN-1993, Page Nos. N/a.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 4 1993 12:00AM