Fermo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fermo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.732 N,0 15.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.595533
  • Longitude: 0.265000
Wreck Depth 9.8 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FERMO
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 30.5 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 28.5
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 2.8
Orientation 70
Tonnage 175
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details COLLISION TOOK PLACE 3 MILES NE OF HUMBER OR 533851N, 002512E,APPROX. H1591/28 18.10.61 SWEPT CLEAR 32FT, FOUL 34FT. LEAST E/S 34FT IN 40FT. SCOUR 2FT. WK IS OF VERY SMALL EXTENT. ONLY 40FT N/S. (HMS SCOTT, 18.9.61). INS AS WK 5FMS 2FT. - NM 2199/61. H6450/68 5.12.68 EXAM'D IN 533543N, 001557E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34FT IN GEN DEPTH 42-43FT. SCOUR 44FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 39/68). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 2FT. BR STD. H2395/73 9.1.74 AMEND TO SW 9.7MTRS. NC 109. H2395/73 9.1.74 EXAM'D IN 533542N, 001559E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.1 IN GEN DEPTH 12.8MTRS. SCOUR 13.2MTRS. AREAS OF SMALL RIDGES ON REASONABLY FLAT SEABED. NOT FOUND BY DCS3. VERY SMALL, STANDS ABOUT 2.7MTRS ABOVE SEABED. LITTLE SIGN OF SCOURING. (HMS ENTERPRISE, K6826/2). H1310/86/9 19.2.86 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS FERMO BY NAME PLATE ON BOW. (S COOPER, 4.2.86). 4.9.13 EXAM'D 19.5.13 IN 5335.732N, 0015.900E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.81 IN GEN DEPTH 12.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 28.5MTRS, WIDTH 10.9MTRS, HT 2.79MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. WELL BROKEN, BOILER FORMS THE SHOALEST POINT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). AMEND WK 9.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY COCHRANE & COOPER LTD, SELBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEAN STEAM FISHING CO, GRIMSBY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY AMOS & SMITH. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING & RETURN. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN SS BREIDABLIK.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, BOILER IS HIGHEST POINT

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FAQ

Where is the FERMO wreck located?

The FERMO wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.732 N,0 15.9 E.

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

The FERMO lies at a depth of about 9.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.732 N,0 15.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FERMO?

The seabed around the FERMO lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the FERMO sink?

The FERMO sank on Nov 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FERMO discovered?

The wreck of the FERMO was discovered in 1961.

What country did the FERMO belong to?

The FERMO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FERMO?

The FERMO had a tonnage of 175 tons.

What type of wreck is the FERMO?

The FERMO is classified as a trawler.

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