May 23, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Not that one, the one in Portsmouth Docks, the first HMS Victory which sank in 1744. It was found earlier in the year by Odyssey Marine Exploration after a thorough search of the English Channel.
We had an earlier thread, which I cannot find now, about this search and the hopes that maybe some aircraft wrecks could be located. If they have been found, I cannot find any mention of them in any of the news reports.
Unfortunately, considering the damage that trawlers have caused the historic shipwrecks that are in the Channel, it is less than likely that an aircraft would survive such treatment.
Another point is that as Odyssey are basically ‘treasure hunters’ the value of any aircraft located would be very minimal, even if noteworthy, like Glen Miller’s plane.
http://techfragments.com/news/364/Science/Warship_from_1744_Found_in_English_Channel.html
By: Newforest - 4th June 2009 at 19:33
Well why dont you ask them, only a few clicks away,
http://www.shipwreck.net/ourapproach.php
Did that, as expected, big silence.:(
By: maverik61 - 27th May 2009 at 05:58
45m = 147.6′
120m = 393.7′
cheers ,thats Deep’ but not too Deep.
By: Bager1968 - 25th May 2009 at 22:35
45m = 147.6′
120m = 393.7′
By: D1566 - 25th May 2009 at 11:19
Closer to 400ft
By: maverik61 - 25th May 2009 at 11:07
45M sinking to 120M approx maximums, but obviously there are major variations. Google Earth may give you some idea of the topography – (I cannot access it here at work!)
cheers thats around 300 ft.
terry
By: D1566 - 25th May 2009 at 10:43
Hello.
just a quicky How Deep is the english channell. from dover to scilly isles.
terry
45M sinking to 120M approx maximums, but obviously there are major variations. Google Earth may give you some idea of the topography – (I cannot access it here at work!)
By: maverik61 - 25th May 2009 at 09:46
In the spirit of fair play and having watched all the programmes in the series I would say that the company surveys all wreck sites. They do carry out archaeology and have helped solve missing ship submarine puzzles.They have a respect for those who lost lives at sea.
To say other wise is to ignore the docimentary of them at work.
fairplay’ as to subs any ENGLISH ones.
terry
By: maverik61 - 25th May 2009 at 09:45
Well why dont you ask them, only a few clicks away,
http://www.shipwreck.net/ourapproach.php
Hello.
just a quicky How Deep is the english channell. from dover to scilly isles.
terry
By: Newforest - 24th May 2009 at 19:05
Thank you, have done that, will keep you informed.:)
By: scotavia - 24th May 2009 at 17:25
Well why dont you ask them, only a few clicks away,
http://www.shipwreck.net/ourapproach.php
By: Newforest - 24th May 2009 at 17:06
I got the impression that Odyssey Marine are only interested in finds with a big pay outs ( i.e the “Black Swan” ). They would not be interested in going for Helmut wicks 109.
That is one of the points I raised, have Odyssey got any records which they are ignoring concerning the location or identity of aircraft wrecks?
By: scotavia - 24th May 2009 at 15:00
In the spirit of fair play and having watched all the programmes in the series I would say that the company surveys all wreck sites. They do carry out archaeology and have helped solve missing ship submarine puzzles.They have a respect for those who lost lives at sea.
To say other wise is to ignore the docimentary of them at work.
By: Merlin Madness - 24th May 2009 at 11:37
I got the impression that Odyssey Marine are only interested in finds with a big pay outs ( i.e the “Black Swan” ). They would not be interested in going for Helmut wicks 109 as its not full of silver and gold coins. IMHO If any one were to go after Wicks aircraft it would be the likes of Bob Ballard who does if for the history.
By: maverik61 - 24th May 2009 at 11:23
This was on discovery channel months ago.
Hello’
what was the prgamme called.
what side is this on i live in uk. freeview’
as you watched it. was there any chance of Lookin for them.
I guess maybe no money involved . then no.
TERRY
By: Merlin Madness - 24th May 2009 at 11:09
This was on discovery channel months ago.
By: maverik61 - 24th May 2009 at 11:00
Not that one, the one in Portsmouth Docks, the first HMS Victory which sank in 1744. It was found earlier in the year by Odyssey Marine Exploration after a thorough search of the English Channel.
We had an earlier thread, which I cannot find now, about this search and the hopes that maybe some aircraft wrecks could be located. If they have been found, I cannot find any mention of them in any of the news reports.
Unfortunately, considering the damage that trawlers have caused the historic shipwrecks that are in the Channel, it is less than likely that an aircraft would survive such treatment.
Another point is that as Odyssey are basically ‘treasure hunters’ the value of any aircraft located would be very minimal, even if noteworthy, like Glen Miller’s plane.
http://techfragments.com/news/364/Science/Warship_from_1744_Found_in_English_Channel.html
As too aircraft lost at seas I wonder if Helmut wicks plane would be Located too or John Dundas.
terry
By: dhfan - 24th May 2009 at 03:14
I guess so. I missed the second part of it first time around, noticed it was on yesterday and started watching it and had a phone call halfway through. Try again…
By: Quid 41 - 24th May 2009 at 01:42
Is that the program thats been repeated on discovery for about the last fortnight?
By: neil996 - 24th May 2009 at 00:19
I think i watched that program, yesterday, they got buzzed by the french airforce????
they picked up the elephant tusk of the sea bed for dating info??
I may be completely wrong here.