Fermanagh Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fermanagh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 42.126 N,4 35.801 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.702100
  • Longitude: -4.596683
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FERMANAGH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 42.1 m
Width 7.4 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 355
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1938
Original Detection Year 1938
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source unknown
Markers UNLIT Y SPHERICAL RANGE BUOY 'DZ1' CLOSE SW
Surveying Details H573/38 25.1.38 H573/38 25.1.38 TNM 140/38 ISSUED. H573/38 4.11.38 H573/38 4.11.38 INS AS FOUL. - NM ACTION. NOT SHOWN ON NC 1178/1179. POSN COVERED BY A BUOY. 22.1.14 22.1.14 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (FURGO EMU, HI 1375). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927 BY J LEWIS & SONS LTD OF ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J KELLY LTD, BELFAST. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 50 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DROGHEDA FOR LLANELI. WAS SEEKING SHELTER AT ANCHOR IN CALDER ROADS, WHEN SHE DRAGGED AND WENT ASHORE. CREW RECOVERED BY THE TENBY LIFEBOAT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 42.126 N,4 35.801 W
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FAQ

Where is the FERMANAGH wreck located?

The FERMANAGH wreck is located at coordinates 51 42.126 N,4 35.801 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FERMANAGH?

The seabed around the FERMANAGH lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the FERMANAGH sink?

The FERMANAGH sank on Jan 15, 1938.

When was the wreck of the FERMANAGH discovered?

The wreck of the FERMANAGH was discovered in 1938.

What country did the FERMANAGH belong to?

The FERMANAGH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FERMANAGH carrying?

The FERMANAGH was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FERMANAGH?

The FERMANAGH had a tonnage of 355 tons.

What type of wreck is the FERMANAGH?

The FERMANAGH is classified as a steam ship.

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