Ferngarth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ferngarth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
18 23.5 N,74 59.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.391667
  • Longitude: -74.998333
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FERNGARTH
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H5872/21 24.9.21 H5872/21 24.9.21 WRECK REPORTED ABOUT 0.5M S'WARD OF NAVASSA ISLAND IN 182336N, 750030W. CONSTITUTES A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (US BN 34/3171/21). NCA. H5745/21 26.9.21 H5745/21 26.9.21 COMMANDER OF USS TACOMA REPORTS WRECK IN 182334N, 750006W, OR 700FT(?) FROM SHORE WITH NAVASSA IS. LT HO BEARING 310DEGS. (US BN 35/3311/21). - NM 1751/21. H1299/31 6.10.30 H1299/31 6.10.30 SYMBOL AMENDED TO DW. NE 472. 27.9.56 27.9.56 WK SHOWN IN 125DEGS, 8.5C FROM NAVASSA LT HO ON US HH 1487 [1928 EDN]. POSN GIVEN IN 182330N, 745954W. NOT SHOWN ON BA 486, STS. 6.7.94 6.7.94 NDW SHOWN ON US 26210. NCA, REQUIRED SINCE STS.
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2009
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 18 23.5 N,74 59.9 W
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FAQ

Where is the FERNGARTH wreck located?

The FERNGARTH wreck is located at coordinates 18 23.5 N,74 59.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FERNGARTH?

The seabed around the FERNGARTH lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FERNGARTH discovered?

The wreck of the FERNGARTH was discovered in 1921.

What type of wreck is the FERNGARTH?

The FERNGARTH is classified as a steam ship.