Fermata Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fermata Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 28.807 N,1 47.48 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.480117
  • Longitude: 1.791333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FERMATA
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 11 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH242/530/06 4.7.00 SANK IN 5228.78N, 0147.59E [OGB]. (MRCC YARMOUTH, TLX DTD 29.7.6.00). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/941/01 11.6.01 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 941). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. HH090/999/01 9.5.02 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 999). NCA. HH091/021/01 12.5.03 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1021). NCA. SEP 2006/000383662 3.11.06 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1164). NCA. RSDRA2023000011569 03.02.23 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2022). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1762). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jun 11, 2001

Circumstances of loss

AUXILLARY SV. GROUNDED IN GOOD VISIBILITY AND LOW SEA STATE. LOWESTOFT LIFEBOAT ATTEMPTED TO TOW THE VESSEL CLEAR, BUT SHE CAPSIZED AND SANK. CREW OF ONE RESCUED FROM THE WATER.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 28.807 N,1 47.48 E
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FAQ

Where is the FERMATA wreck located?

The FERMATA wreck is located at coordinates 52 28.807 N,1 47.48 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FERMATA?

The seabed around the FERMATA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the FERMATA sink?

The FERMATA sank on Jun 29, 2000.

When was the wreck of the FERMATA discovered?

The wreck of the FERMATA was discovered in 2000.

What country did the FERMATA belong to?

The FERMATA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FERMATA?

The FERMATA is classified as a sailing vessel.