Farfield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Farfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 14.582 N,4 49.267 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.243033
  • Longitude: -4.821117
Wreck Depth 39 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FARFIELD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 48.2 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.4
Orientation 90
Tonnage 468
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 15, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02531/41 WK LIES 230DEG, 7M FROM SOUTH STACK LT. (FOIC MILFORD). H01001/40 POSN 250DEG, 5M FROM SOUTH STACK LIGHT. (TRADE DIV LIST, JULY 1941). H1935/80 19.3.84 EXAM'D 24.11.83 IN 531434N, 044912W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.5 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.7MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS, APPROX. LYING 090/270DEGS. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS FAWN, HI 3). BR STD. H1310/87/31 13.8.87 DIVED ON 6.5.87. CONFIRMED AS WK OF FARFIELD. LIES WITH LIST OF 80 DEGS TO PORT. INTACT FROM BOW TO AFTER COMBING OF AFTER HATCH. STERN SUPERSTRUCTURE AND ENGINE ROOM IS TOTALLY DESTROYED AND FLAT ON SEABED. MIDSHIPS SUPERSTRUCTURE REMAINS INTACT AND CARGO OF STONE IS SPILLED OUT OF OPEN HATCHES ON TO THE SEABED. HIGHEST POINT, THE STBD SIDE OF FLYING BRIDGE, STANDS SOME 9MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED. SCOUR AT STERN WITH DEPTH OF 50MTRS. (P L SMITH, 31.7.87).
Last Amended Date Nov 15, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT, WHILST EN-ROUTE PENMAENMAWR TO GLOUCESTER.

General Comments

ON PORT SIDE, STERN COLLAPSED, CARGO SPILLING OUT

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FAQ

Where is the FARFIELD wreck located?

The FARFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 53 14.582 N,4 49.267 W.

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

The FARFIELD lies at a depth of about 39 meters and is located at coordinates 53 14.582 N,4 49.267 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FARFIELD?

The seabed around the FARFIELD lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the FARFIELD sink?

The FARFIELD sank on Jul 15, 1941.

When was the wreck of the FARFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the FARFIELD was discovered in 1941.

What country did the FARFIELD belong to?

The FARFIELD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FARFIELD carrying?

The FARFIELD was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the FARFIELD?

The FARFIELD had a tonnage of 468 tons.

What type of wreck is the FARFIELD?

The FARFIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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