Fermain (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fermain (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 36.343 N,0 52.943 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.605717
  • Longitude: 0.882383
Wreck Depth 18.45 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FERMAIN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 55.4 m
Width 8.6 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 340
Tonnage 759
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 2, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H01300/41 16.7.41 SUNK IN POSN 325 DEG, 3 MILES FROM 62 BUOY IN 12FMS. (FO HUMBER, 2.4.41). INS AS NDW 533700N, 005334E. - NM 1636/41. 26.9.72 AMEND TO USC 15MTRS. NC 107. H1270/73 3.11.78 BOW SECTION ONLY. SEEMS TO BE FROM A LARGER VESSEL. (E KIRKPARTRICK, HUMBER DIVERS, TELECON 24.10.78). H4465/81 18.11.83 EXAM'D 13.7.82 IN 533620N, 005304E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.9, FOUL AT 16.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.3 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS. A SHARP CONTACT, BUT WITH NO DETERMINABLE SHAPE. ABOUT 4MTRS LONG BUT EVIDENCE OF SCATTERED DEBRIS 40MTRS TO THE NW AND DIRECTLY TO THE EAST. ORIENTATION FROM CLOSE SOUNDING APPEARS TO BE 160/340 DEGS. LIES IN AN AREA OF SANDWAVES 3MTRS HIGH. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 74). BR STD. HH100/351/05 12.6.92 DIVED ON. INTACT BOWS LYING ON STBD SIDE. A SHORT DISTANCE AWAY IS THE ENGINE ROOM. HAS TWO LARGE BOILERS AND ENGINE LAID OVER TO PORT. AFT OF ENGINE ROOM WELL BROKEN AND BURIED. SEEMS TO BE THE REMAINS OF A LARGER VESSEL THAN THE FERMAIN. (R J COLLINSON, 8.6.92). 4.10.93 WRECK, THOUGHT TO BE 'FERMAIN', SHOWN CLOSE NE IN 533652N, 005336E ON KINGFISHER ICES 4B-82 [1992 EDN]. NCA. SEP 2019/000300377 16.12.19 EXAM'D 9.7.19 IN 5336.343N 0052.943N [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 18.45 MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22 MTRS, HT 4.3 MTRS, LENGTH 68.4 MTRS, WIDTH 11 MTRS. COLLAPSED WRECK, BURIED, VISIBLE CYLINDRICAL STRUCTURES. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1596). AMEND DW 18.4 MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2019

Circumstances of loss

EX-NERO '33, EX-JAN BORREMANSCHE. BUILT IN 1920 BY WED C BOELE & ZONEN, SLIKKERVEER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY O DOREY & SONS LTD & OTHERS. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 63HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR COWES, IOW. CARGO COAL. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, WELL BROKEN AND BURIED, IN AREA OF SANDWAVES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 36.343 N,0 52.943 E
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FAQ

Where is the FERMAIN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FERMAIN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 36.343 N,0 52.943 E.

How deep is the FERMAIN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FERMAIN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 18.45 meters and is located at coordinates 53 36.343 N,0 52.943 E.

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

The seabed around the FERMAIN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the FERMAIN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FERMAIN (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 2, 1941.

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

The wreck of the FERMAIN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the FERMAIN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FERMAIN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FERMAIN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FERMAIN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FERMAIN (POSSIBLY)?

The FERMAIN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 759 tons.

What type of wreck is the FERMAIN (POSSIBLY)?

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

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