Fauvette Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fauvette Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.023 N,2 12.909 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.467050
  • Longitude: 2.215150
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAUVETTE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64.3 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 890
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1934
Original Detection Year 1934
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1384/34 28.2.34 H1384/34 28.2.34 WK IN 512800N, 021300E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA YET. H4403/65 29.3.66 H4403/65 29.3.66 LEAST E/S DEPTH 105FT IN 118FT. POOR SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED ON BEARING 030DEG AT 650YDS. NOTHING FOUND BY E/S EXCEPT A POSSIBLE SHADOWY WK IN 572155N, 021305E USING HIFIX [2 LOP], BUT MORE PROBABLY FISH. (HMS MYRMIDON, 1965). H4403/65 5.6.67 H4403/65 5.6.67 CHARTED AS WK 17FMS IN 512755N, 021305E. (HMS MYRMIDON, 1965). - NM 1070/67. H8169/68 9.1.69 H8169/68 9.1.69 NO LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED. GEN DEPTH 102FT. SCOUR 117FT. NO SONAR CONTACT FROM NW, W, NE OR SW. POSSIBLE SCOUR OBTAINED ON THE E/S TRACE BUT STATIONARY ALL ROUND SWEEP RETURNED NO ECHOES. FIXED IN 512751, 021311E USING DECCA, FORMER HI-FIX POSN PREFERRED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). NCA. H2820/71 11.11.81 H2820/71 11.11.81 NOT SHOWN ON DUTCH SURVEY, MAR '81 [K8495/15]. NCA. 24.4.89 24.4.89 NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS SURVEY DEC '87-MAR '88 [M1326/21]. NCA YET. 15.4.00 15.4.00 SHOWN AS WK 31MTRS IN 5128.050N, 0213.010E [EUR] ON BELGIAN D11 [1998 EDN ADOPTION]. NE 1872. 15.5.08 15.5.08 SHOWN IN 5128.023N, 0212.909E [WGD] ON BELGIAN D11 [2006 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 1872.
Last Amended Date Jan 21, 2009

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN COLLISION WITH PANAMANIAN SS PENELOPE.

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FAQ

Where is the FAUVETTE wreck located?

The FAUVETTE wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.023 N,2 12.909 E.

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

The FAUVETTE lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.023 N,2 12.909 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FAUVETTE?

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

When did the FAUVETTE sink?

The FAUVETTE sank on Feb 26, 1934.

When was the wreck of the FAUVETTE discovered?

The wreck of the FAUVETTE was discovered in 1934.

What country did the FAUVETTE belong to?

The FAUVETTE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FAUVETTE carrying?

The FAUVETTE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FAUVETTE?

The FAUVETTE had a tonnage of 890 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAUVETTE?

The FAUVETTE is classified as a steam ship.

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