Farn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Farn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.718 N,3 29.454 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.261967
  • Longitude: -3.490900
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FARN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 112.8 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 118.2
Sonar Width 15.1
Shadow Height 12.5
Orientation 165
Tonnage 4393
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 5M E BY N FROM START POINT IN APPROX 501527N, 032900W. (WW1SL). H6025/39 22.8.39 H6025/39 22.8.39 WK 21FMS IN 501541N, 032923W. (HMS GLEANER). CHART AS WK 21FMS. - FNM ACTION. H2502/51 H2502/51 LOCATED IN 501541N, 032925W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 46FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). AMEND TO WK 22FMS (40MTRS). BR STD. H2396/77 11.3.77 H2396/77 11.3.77 WK IN 501540N, 032923W USING DECCA. ABOUT 400FT LONG BY SONAR. LYING ABOUT NNE/SSW. NOT DIVED ON. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 10.2.77). NCA. H1309/79 16.10.80 H1309/79 16.10.80 DIVED ON AND IDENTIFIED AS THE 'FARN' FROM BELL WHICH WAS RECOVERED. WK IS UPRIGHT & CENTRAL. SUPERSTRUCTURE & ALL FOR'D OF IT IS COMPLETE. LEAST DEPTH 40MTRS. (A HILLGROVE, 30.9.80). H5982/82 16.2.83 H5982/82 16.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 501535N, 032926W [OGB], USING DECCA, ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)3 [1982 EDN]. NCA. H2061/82 13.9.83 H2061/82 13.9.83 EXAM'D 25.3.83 IN 501542N, 032923W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.8 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 15.4MTRS. LIES 170/350DEGS. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). BR STD. 26.4.13 26.4.13 EXAM'D 19.1.13 IN 5015.718N, 0329.454W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.5 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 118.2MTRS, WIDTH 15.1MTRS, HT 12.5MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS. UPRIGHT, BOWS SSE. PART OF STERN BROKEN OR SUNK INTO SEABED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY W DOXFORD & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FARGROVE STEAM NAVIGATION CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 356 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR SALONICA. TORPEDOED BY UB-31. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS SSE

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FAQ

Where is the FARN wreck located?

The FARN wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.718 N,3 29.454 W.

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

The FARN lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 50 15.718 N,3 29.454 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FARN?

The seabed around the FARN lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the FARN sink?

The FARN sank on Nov 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FARN discovered?

The wreck of the FARN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the FARN belong to?

The FARN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FARN carrying?

The FARN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FARN?

The FARN had a tonnage of 4393 tons.

What type of wreck is the FARN?

The FARN is classified as a steam ship.

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