Fertility Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fertility Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 57.722 N,0 25.897 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.962033
  • Longitude: 0.431617
Wreck Depth 0.5 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FERTILITY
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.2 m
Width 4.9 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1976
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2005

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Fertility is located at coordinates 52 57.722 N, 0 25.897 E. This submerged wreck lies at a very shallow depth of approximately 0.5 meters. Originally reported by owners who intended to salvage the vessel, the wreck was subsequently abandoned after salvage attempts were not made.

Surveying Details

H3805/72 23.12.76 REPORTED LYING IN APPROX 525742N, 002600E [OGB], OR 054DEGS, 1.35M FROM SUNK LT BUOY. EXACT DEPTH OVER WRECK NOT KNOWN BUT MAYBE AS SHOAL AS 0.5MTRS [MLWS]. MARKED TEMPORARILY BY 2 UNLIT BUOYS. OWNERS HOPE TO SALVAGE BUT NO PROGRESS MADE BY 29.11.76. (KLCB NM 27/76). NCA YET. H3805/72 21.7.77 NO ATTEMPTS AT SALVAGE YET MADE & APPARENTLY ABANDONED BY OWNERS. TEMPORARY BUOYAGE TO BE REMOVED WHEN NM PUBLISHED. (KLCB LTR DWG/H5 DTD, 5.7.77). INS AS WK USC PA 0.5MTRS. - NM 1860/77. 28.10.04 EUT POSN: 5257.722N, 0025.897E. NE 1200.

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FAQ

Where is the FERTILITY wreck located?

The FERTILITY wreck is located at coordinates 52 57.722 N,0 25.897 E.

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

The FERTILITY lies at a depth of about 0.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 57.722 N,0 25.897 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FERTILITY?

The seabed around the FERTILITY lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the FERTILITY sink?

The FERTILITY sank on Nov 17, 1976.

When was the wreck of the FERTILITY discovered?

The wreck of the FERTILITY was discovered in 1976.

What country did the FERTILITY belong to?

The FERTILITY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FERTILITY?

The FERTILITY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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