Fallodon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fallodon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 26.291 N,1 13.174 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.438183
  • Longitude: -1.219567
Wreck Depth 28.24 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FALLODON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.3 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 107
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 6.76
Orientation 148
Tonnage 3011
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 085.0,000.0,087.0
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H624/18 REPORTED SUNK IN APPROX 502900N, 005830W. (TB 16). SANK 12M SSE OF ST CATHERINE'S PT. (KHM PORTSMOUTH). NCA. HH090/962/01 17.12.02 EXAM'D 3.8.02 IN 5026.268N, 0113.156W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 27.1, FOUL 27.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.9 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. SCOUR 2.2MTRS DEEP EXTENDS UP TO 39MTRS ALL AROUND WK. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN WK WITH EXTENSIVE SCOUR. M WOODWARD CONFIRMS WK IS FALLODON. (GARDLINE, HI 962). INS AS SW 27MTRS. BR STD. H100/351/22 25.1.05 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. LIES ON PORT SIDE WITH BOWS SE. STBD SIDE PLATING COLLAPSED ONTO THE BOILERS. (P STREET, EMAIL DTD 23.1.05). NCA. 2.2.07 BUILDER'S NAMEPLATE HAS BEEN RECOVERED. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA. SEP 2016/000165703 14.11.16 EXAM'D 13.11.16 IN 5026.291N, 0113.174W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.24MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. LENGTH 107MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS, HT 6.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 148DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 85MTRS, TOWARDS 087 DEGS. STARBOARD HULL LARGELY COLLAPSED ON TOP OF THE REMAINS OF THE VESSEL. SHALLOW MOST POINT IS AT THE STERN. A BOILER IS VISIBLE IN THE CENTRE OF THE WK. (MMT UK, HI 1499). AMEND DW 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 4, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY BARTRAM & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIAM REARDON, SMITH & SONS LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 293NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR GLASGOW. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UC-71. ONE MAN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

STARBOARD HULL LARGELY COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the FALLODON wreck located?

The FALLODON wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.291 N,1 13.174 W.

How deep is the FALLODON and where exactly is it located?

The FALLODON lies at a depth of about 28.24 meters and is located at coordinates 50 26.291 N,1 13.174 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FALLODON?

The seabed around the FALLODON lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the FALLODON sink?

The FALLODON sank on Dec 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FALLODON discovered?

The wreck of the FALLODON was discovered in 1918.

What country did the FALLODON belong to?

The FALLODON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FALLODON carrying?

The FALLODON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FALLODON?

The FALLODON had a tonnage of 3011 tons.

What type of wreck is the FALLODON?

The FALLODON is classified as a steam ship.

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