Fabian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fabian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 49 N,15 29 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.816667
  • Longitude: -15.483333
Water Depth 4500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FABIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.1
Tonnage 3059
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 7.9.71 WRECK IN 024900N, 152900W APPROX. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY WM. GRAY CO. LTD WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 407NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR TABLE BAY AND ISTANBUL. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U65 ABOUT 300 MILES W OF CAPE PALMAS, LIBERIA. 6 LOST OF 39 CREW. (AXIS SUBMARINE LOSSES, DODS & LLWW2)

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FAQ

Where is the FABIAN wreck located?

The FABIAN wreck is located at coordinates 2 49 N,15 29 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FABIAN?

The seabed around the FABIAN lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When did the FABIAN sink?

The FABIAN sank on Nov 16, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FABIAN discovered?

The wreck of the FABIAN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the FABIAN belong to?

The FABIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FABIAN carrying?

The FABIAN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FABIAN?

The FABIAN had a tonnage of 3059 tons.

What type of wreck is the FABIAN?

The FABIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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