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Re: For Ross MacNeill

Posted by Ross McNeill on Mon Mar 11, 2002 10:18:32 AM

In reply top For Ross MacNeill posted by Tony on Mon Mar 11, 2002 08:33:11 AM

Hi Tony,

BF455 was fairly complete in 1970 but since then has virtually vanished.

The extract from the Admiralty Wreck files are:
H1247/70 18/05/70
A four engined bomber upside down with two very large wheels and one wing. All engines are there.
Least depth over wreck 5 fathoms 1 foot in 504624N, 001436W, height above sea bed is 8 feet.
Located by Brighton and Worthing BSAC when they had to recover a trawl off her. (DW Peckham letter dated 17/05/70).

H3221/70 14/08/70
Confirmed as multi-engined aircraft after examination by ARL Scanner.
Decca position RED A 0.56, PURPLE B 75.72 (SW Brit on L(D1) 2450 only).
Position 404621N, 001400W, height above sea bed approx 6 feet (RV Clione May 1970).

H3221/70 20/01/71
Highest part stands 9 feet above seabed from sector scanner. (Mr Hardon-Jones RV Clione 14/01/71).
03/04/78 Theoretical Decca RED 2A 0.58, GREEN A 30.32, PURPLE H 75.72 (SW Brit). RED A 19.93, GREEN J 45.64, PURPLE C 60.53 (Eng).

H1965/76 03/12/80
Nothing found during intensive search within 400 metres of position. (Bulldog HI 37A/77-Wk 160)
No chart action.

recent diving suggests scattered items only.
Regards
Ross

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