Ferryhill Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Ferryhill Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 5.571 N,1 27.037 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.092850
  • Longitude: -1.450617
Wreck Depth 16.44 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FERRYHILL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 56.1
Sonar Width 21.5
Shadow Height 1.2
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1086
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 006.0,068.9,000.2,091
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0144/40 2.2.40 SUNK IN POSN 353.5 DEGS, 1.43 MILES ST MARYS ISLE LT. (CINC ROSYTH). INSAS DWPA. - FNM 295/40. H0144/40 30.4.40 INS AS DWPA. - NM 1085/40. H0144/40 1.4.43 AMENDED TO WK 6FMS 3FT IN 550540N, 012656W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 671/43. H5667/52 AMENDED TO WK 6FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1191 H(W)0202/50 31.8.55 WK DISPERSED INTO NUMBER OF PARTS. (HMS SHACKLETON, REPORT DTD 21.5.55). AMENDED TO WK 6FMS 2FT. - NM 1800/55. H2433/71 22.4.71 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, HI 9/70). H2433/71 29.3.72 CLOSE SOUNDED. NOTHING FOUND EXCEPT SEVERAL SMALL PEAKS ABOUT 1MTR HIGH. (HMS ECHO H525 NO 8/71). AMENDED TO FOUL. - NM 695/72. HH090/796/01 7.1.99 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 24.3.19 EXAM�D 24.3.19 IN 5505.571N, 0127.037W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.44MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 56.1MTRS, WIDTH 21.5MTRS, HT 1.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 090/270DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 6MTRS, WIDTH 68.9MTRS, 0.2MTRS DEEP TOWARD 091DEGS. LARGE LINEAR DEBRIS FIELD. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND OBSTN 16.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2019

Circumstances of loss

MINED ON VOYAGE BLYTH TO ABERDEEN. 11 LIVES LOST.

General Comments

LARGE LINEAR DEBRIS FIELD

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 5.571 N,1 27.037 W
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FAQ

Where is the FERRYHILL wreck located?

The FERRYHILL wreck is located at coordinates 55 5.571 N,1 27.037 W.

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

The FERRYHILL lies at a depth of about 16.44 meters and is located at coordinates 55 5.571 N,1 27.037 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FERRYHILL?

The seabed around the FERRYHILL lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the FERRYHILL sink?

The FERRYHILL sank on Jan 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FERRYHILL discovered?

The wreck of the FERRYHILL was discovered in 1940.

What country did the FERRYHILL belong to?

The FERRYHILL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FERRYHILL carrying?

The FERRYHILL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FERRYHILL?

The FERRYHILL had a tonnage of 1086 tons.

What type of wreck is the FERRYHILL?

The FERRYHILL is classified as a steam ship.

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