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
  • Latitude: 55.989350
  • Longitude: -4.930067
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).

General Comments

ONLY RIBS, METAL DEBRIS, BROKEN PORCELAIN REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 59.361 N,4 55.804 W
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FAQ

Where is the FERNLEA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FERNLEA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 59.361 N,4 55.804 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FERNLEA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FERNLEA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FERNLEA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FERNLEA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1979.