De Fontaine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
De fontaine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 57.705 N,1 7.282 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.961750
  • Longitude: 1.121367
Wreck Depth 18.19 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DE FONTAINE
Type collier
Flag GB
Length 81.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 81.7
Sonar Width 13.1
Shadow Height 10.5
Orientation 74
Tonnage 1721
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2760/49 16.11.61 LOCATED IN 505741N, 010727E USING DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 57FT, FOUL AT 60FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62FT IN GEN DEPTH 90-100FT. SCOUR DEPTH 107FT. (HMS SCOTT, 25.7.61). INS AS SW 9FMS 3FT. BR STD. H4418/70 AMEND TO SW 17.3MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 5.10.78 LOCATED 26.9.77 IN 505741N, 010721E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30-31MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 34MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.1MTRS. LENGTH 77MTRS. LYING 080/260DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 20.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/82/25 9.9.82 DIVED ON AND THOUGHT TO BE 'SIR RUSSELL'. BELL LOCATED BUT NOT CLEANED YET. HAS 4 INCH GUN ON STERN & 12 POUNDER ON BOW. (P E THOMAS, 31.8.82). H1310/82/25 16.9.82 NOW IDENTIFIED AS THE 'DE FONTAINE'. (P E THOMAS, 14.9.82). HH242/400/13 16.7.01 LOCATED IN 5057.705N, 0107.263E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 18.4MTRS. (NP 1016, SIGNAL DTD 1.7.01). BR STD. HH242/400/13 30.7.01 EXAM'D 2.7.01 IN 5057.705N, 0107.263E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 18.4, FOUL 18.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.6MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT & UPRIGHT. (NP 1016, HN DTD 11.7.01 FOR HI 921). - NM 3435/01. HH090/921/01 20.9.01 ABOVE DATA REPEATED. (NP 1016, HI 921). NFA. SEP2016/000091764 20.4.17 EXAM'D 27.7.16; IN 5057.705N, 0107.282E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 18.19MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 81.7MTRS, WIDTH 13.1MTRS, HEIGHT 10.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 074/254 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT, UPRIGHT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 18.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY BY S P AUSTIN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMBTON & HETTON COLLIERIES LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. ONE 18 PDR AND ONE 12 PDR GUN. PASSAGE DIEPPE FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST. MINED AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the DE FONTAINE wreck located?

The DE FONTAINE wreck is located at coordinates 50 57.705 N,1 7.282 E.

How deep is the DE FONTAINE and where exactly is it located?

The DE FONTAINE lies at a depth of about 18.19 meters and is located at coordinates 50 57.705 N,1 7.282 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DE FONTAINE?

The seabed around the DE FONTAINE lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the DE FONTAINE sink?

The DE FONTAINE sank on Nov 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the DE FONTAINE discovered?

The wreck of the DE FONTAINE was discovered in 1961.

What country did the DE FONTAINE belong to?

The DE FONTAINE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DE FONTAINE carrying?

The DE FONTAINE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DE FONTAINE?

The DE FONTAINE had a tonnage of 1721 tons.

What type of wreck is the DE FONTAINE?

The DE FONTAINE is classified as a collier.

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