Maritime record TR 47 SW 18 - Tourmaline
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TR 44871 72217 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR47SW |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
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Full Description
Vertical Datum: LAT Quality of Depth: ES The TOURMALINE was sunk by German aircraft in 1941. 11-JUN-1959 Drift sweep after dispersal clear 32ft, foul 34ft. Position 51 23 45.0N, 001 31 12.0E. 23-MAR-1972 Examined and confirmed in position 51 23 50.0N, 001 31 06.0E. 04-APR-1979 Examined in 51 23 43.8N, 001 31 13.2E. Least echosounder depth 14.5 in general depth 15m. Scour 1m. Side scan sonar height 1.6m. Broken up and lying in scour. Barely proud of seabed. 11-SEP-1986 Examined in 51 23 44.0N, 001 31 14.0E. Least echosounder depth 14.2 in general depth 14.5 to 15m. Scour depth 15.7m. Broken up and lying in its scour.
<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.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 4 1993 12:00AM