Fagernes (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fagernes (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 24.156 N,4 8.548 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.402600
  • Longitude: -4.142467
Wreck Depth 29.58 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAGERNES (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 93 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 101.37
Sonar Width 28.41
Shadow Height 5.33
Orientation 120
Tonnage 3204
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1926
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H3804/72 16.9.76 LARGE WK LOCATED BY MINEHUNTER AND EXAM'D BY DIVERS IN 512427N, 040839W [OGB] USING HSA. PROBABLY WW2 CASUALTY. (BELGIUM NS DE BROUWER, HN 12.7.76). H3804/72 23.9.76 LOCATED IN 512406N, 040830W. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR TO 100FT IN GEN DEPTH 126FT. ABOUT 200FT LONG AND STANDING 20FT HIGH BY E/S. (TH SWANSEA, TLX 23.9.76). INS AS SW 16FMS 4FT. BR STD. 17.2.84 THIS WK THOUGHT TO BE THE FAGERNES. NOTHING FOUND IN CHARTED POSN 512354N, 040836W. (MR WHIPPY, SWANSEA, TELECON). NCA YET. 17.5.82 AMEND TO SW 30.5MTRS. NE 1165. H3840/86 16.2.89 EXAM'D 27.5.88 IN 512408N, 040829W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.8 IN GEN DEPTH 34-35MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.1MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 80MTRS. LARGE INTACT WK, LYING 155/335 DEG. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 359). AMEND TO WK 29.5MTRS. BR STD. HH090/478/01 6.7.89 EXAM'D 17.6.89 IN 512408N, 040829W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 30.1, FOUL AT 30.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 478). BR STD. SEP 2020/000233025 24.7.20 WK LOCATED IN 5124.155N, 0407.547W (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.58MTRS, LENGTH 101.37MTRS, WIDTH 28.41MTRS, HT 5.33MTRS, ORIENTATION 120DEGS. NO SCOUR. (H525, HI1506). AMEND 29.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2020

Circumstances of loss

EX-MEIKAI MARU. BUILT IN 1916 BY OSAKE IRON WORKS LTD. HOME PORT GENOA. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS CORNISH COAST. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR LEGHORN.

General Comments

LARGE, INTACT WK

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FAQ

Where is the FAGERNES (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FAGERNES (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.156 N,4 8.548 W.

How deep is the FAGERNES (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FAGERNES (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 29.58 meters and is located at coordinates 51 24.156 N,4 8.548 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FAGERNES (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the FAGERNES (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the FAGERNES (PROBABLY) sink?

The FAGERNES (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 17, 1926.

When was the wreck of the FAGERNES (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FAGERNES (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the FAGERNES (PROBABLY) belong to?

The FAGERNES (PROBABLY) belonged to IT.

What cargo was the FAGERNES (PROBABLY) carrying?

The FAGERNES (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FAGERNES (PROBABLY)?

The FAGERNES (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3204 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAGERNES (PROBABLY)?

The FAGERNES (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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