Fenella (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Fenella (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.833 N,2 21.753 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.063883
  • Longitude: 2.362550
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FENELLA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.7 m
Width 14 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 2376
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1940
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H1283/76/118 7.9.76 SS FENELLA IN 510351N, 022140E. NAME TAKEN FROM FRENCH WK INFO. (R LEE, DEAL) H2884/85 16.7.86 WK 9MTRS IN 510353N, 022150E [EUR]. (BREST NM 86 19 23). POSSIBLY THE FENELLA. BR STD. 8.11.88 SHOWN AS WK 9.0MTRS ON FRENCH 7057 [1987 EDN]. LOCATED 1985 BY V/S & MAGNETOMETER. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.21612297) 6.11.96 SHOWN AS WK 9.3MTRS [MLLWS] ON BELGIAN 102 [REPROMAT MAY '96]. NC 1873. 10.5.07 SHOWN AS WK 9.0MTRS [APPROX LAT] IN 5103.833N, 0221.753E [WGD] ON FRENCH [INT 1482] [2002 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 1350. SEP 2016/000098018 25.04.16 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 5103.833N, 0221.753E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7057. (ED4, COR 08.03.2016). AMEND TO FOUL.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

29.5.40 BUILT 1937 BY VICKERS ARMSTRONG WITH TURBINE ENGINES OF 1379NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET CO., ON GOVERNMENT SERVICE AS AN AUXILIARY TRANSPORT DURING EVACUATION OF BRITISH ARMY FROM DUNKIRK. ATTACKED BY AIRCRAFT ON 29.5.40 WHILE LYING OUTSIDE EASTERN ARM OF DUNKIRK HBR. CAUGHT FIRE, ABANDONED & SANK FOLLOWING DAY. 15 LIVES LOST. (LL WW2, DODS & WW2SL)

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FAQ

Where is the FENELLA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FENELLA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.833 N,2 21.753 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FENELLA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FENELLA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the FENELLA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FENELLA (POSSIBLY) sank on May 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FENELLA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FENELLA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the FENELLA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FENELLA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FENELLA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FENELLA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FENELLA (POSSIBLY)?

The FENELLA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2376 tons.

What type of wreck is the FENELLA (POSSIBLY)?

The FENELLA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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