Fanny Lambert Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fanny lambert Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.579 N,5 28.659 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.326317
  • Longitude: -5.477650
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FANNY LAMBERT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61.3 m
Width 8.6 m
Draught 5.1
Sonar Length 24.6
Sonar Width 9.1
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 32
Tonnage 699
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 1867
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/15 27.10.99 HH100/351/15 27.10.99 LOCATED 1988 AND DIVED IN 5019.60N, 0528.68W [OGB] USING DECCA. A SMALL STEAMER WITH A STERN ENGINE AND ONE BOILER. BELL FOUND MARKED: PALMER BROS. SEABED SAND. (G POUND). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 14.6.01 14.6.01 DIVED IN 5019.555N, 0558.590W [WGD] USING DGPS. CONFIRMED AS FANNY LAMBERT. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON). RETAIN AS NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 10.1.11 10.1.11 LOCATED 10.10.09 IN 5019.579N, 0528.659W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.66 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 24.6MTRS, WIDTH 9.1MTRS, HT 3.39MTRS. LIES 032/212 DEGS WITH BOWS NNE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1893 BY PALMER, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J FENWICK. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 90 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. 90 IHP. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR DIEPPE. CREW OF 18. FOUNDERED DURING NNW FORCE 10 AFTER HAVING PROBABLY LOST HER RUDDER. CREW OF 18 LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the FANNY LAMBERT wreck located?

The FANNY LAMBERT wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.579 N,5 28.659 W.

How deep is the FANNY LAMBERT and where exactly is it located?

The FANNY LAMBERT lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 50 19.579 N,5 28.659 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FANNY LAMBERT?

The seabed around the FANNY LAMBERT lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the FANNY LAMBERT sink?

The FANNY LAMBERT sank on Feb 6, 1867.

When was the wreck of the FANNY LAMBERT discovered?

The wreck of the FANNY LAMBERT was discovered in 1988.

What country did the FANNY LAMBERT belong to?

The FANNY LAMBERT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FANNY LAMBERT?

The FANNY LAMBERT had a tonnage of 699 tons.

What type of wreck is the FANNY LAMBERT?

The FANNY LAMBERT is classified as a steam ship.

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