Fernlea (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Obstruction Category | foul ground |
|
Fernlea (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 59.361 N,4 55.804 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 8 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | FERNLEA (POSSIBLY) |
| Length | 13.7 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1979 |
| Last Detection Year | 1987 |
| Original Source | unknown |
| Surveying Details | 15.3.79 FOUL AREA IN 555922N, 045544W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1994. 5.3.87 REMAINS OF WOODEN, TWIN SCREW, MV BELIEVED NAMED FERNLEA, LIES IN APPROX 555924N, 045542W ON SLOPING SEABED, DEPTH VARYING BETWEEN 25-40FT. HULL AND SUPERSTRUCTURE DISINTEGRATED AND ONLY RIBS, METAL DEBRIS AND BROKEN PORCELAIN REMAINS. (S R FRENCH, IN APPLICATION TO PURCHASE, 16.2.87 IN NNS 23C/1941). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5559.361N, 0455.804W. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 4, 2013 |
Circumstances of loss
USED AS LIBERTY BOAT, DURING WWII. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH A LIGHTER. (S R FRENCH).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 59.361 N,4 55.804 W
Fernlea (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Fernlea (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
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- Other Wreck 81550 925.1 M
- Other Wreck 51412 960.9 M
- Other Wreck 76457 982.3 M
- Other Wreck 1614 1296.7 M
- D26 Wreck 2487.4 M
- Drill Vessel Rig Wreck 6451 3820.1 M
- Cables Chains Mooring Nets Tackle Wires Wreck 49660 4320.8 M
- D28 Wreck 4326.5 M
- C14 Wreck 4364.2 M
- Arthur Wreck 4514.7 M
General Comments
ONLY RIBS, METAL DEBRIS, BROKEN PORCELAIN REMAIN