Fair Island Trader (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fair island trader (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 26 N,53 47 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.433333
  • Longitude: -53.783333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag CA
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1276/76 13.7.76 H1276/76 13.7.76 SUNKEN VESSEL REPD OFF S PENGUIN ISLAND, IN 492600N, 534700W. (CANADIAN NM 473(T)/76). NCA. 9.5.77 9.5.77 SIGHTED LYING ON THE BOTTOM S OF S PENGUIN ISLAND, VERIFIED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 7.5.77). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. PASSAGE COLEY'S POINT FOR HARBOUR DEEP & COUCHE. ABANDONED AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 26 N,53 47 W
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FAQ

Where is the FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 26 N,53 47 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY) sank on May 20, 1976.

When was the wreck of the FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY) belonged to CA.

What cargo was the FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY) was carrying salt.

What type of wreck is the FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY)?

The FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.