Fidelio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fidelio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 26.532 N,2 4.064 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.442200
  • Longitude: 2.067733
Wreck Depth 25.35 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FIDELIO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 81.1 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 80.9
Sonar Width 13.9
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 23
Tonnage 1843
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1942
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 120.6,,001.0,013.0
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H03759/43 27.5.43 WK 12FMS IN 522632N, 020410E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). INS AS WK 12FMS. - NM 1092/43. H0268/40 6.9.48 POSN NOW 522600N, 020446E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). AMEND POSN. - NM 1999/48. H3730/69 2.6.69 EXAM'D IN 522634N, 020407E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPT 85FT IN GEN DEPTH 98FT. SCOUR 119FT. (HMS BULLDOG, 15.5.69). AMEND TO WK 14FMS. BR STD. H4398/71 16.9.71 EXAM'D IN 522627N, 020408E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.2MTRS IN 33.5MTRS. LIES N/S. LITTLE OR NO SCOUR. (HMS EGERIA). AMEND TO WK 12FMS. BR STD. H4629/71 21.12.71 STANDING UPRIGHT. BOWS BADLY SMASHED. HULL INTACT. BRIDGE IN STATE OF COLLAPSE. HEAVILY FESTOONED WITH NETS. (E GILES, 22.11.71). H4629/71 20.1.72 BASE OF BRIDGE STILL INTACT. PECULIAR SANDBANK TO E, APPROX SAME SIZE AS WK & 15FT HIGH, APPROX 450 YDS FROM WK. (E GILES, 9.1.72). 5.4.72 AMEND TO WK 22MTRS. NC 1543. 22.11.72 SHOWN IN 522606N, 020430E [EUR] ON NETH FISHERIES 1954 [REC'D 7.11.72]. H4004/73 11.9.73 EXAM'D IN 522627N, 020408E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27MTRS IN 34MTRS. SCOUR 36MTRS. SEABED SHINGLE & SAND. LARGE WK, LYING 010/190, 190MTRS LONG. SLIGHT SCOUR ON NW SIDE. DIVERS REPORT: VIS. 2FT. WRECK FAIRLY INTACT, PROBABLY LYING ON KEEL WITH SLIGHT LIST. (HMS EGERIA). HH090/616/01 15.12.94 EXAM'D 6.7.94 IN 522630.41N, 020410.17E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 21.8, FOUL 22.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.6 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.0MTRS. LENGTH 64MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. LIES 024/204 DEGS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. HATCHES VISIBLE ON DCS3 RECORD. (GARDLINE, HI 616). SEP 2017/000067039 7.8.17 EXAM'D 14.3.17: IN 5226.532N, 0204.064E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.35MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS, LENGTH 80.9MTRS, WIDTH 13.9MTRS, HEIGHT 8MTRS, ORIENTATION 023/203 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 120.6MTRS, 1MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 013 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1516). AMEND DW 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1930, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN E-BOAT OFF GREAT YARMOUTH, WHILST EN-ROUTE LONDON FOR TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S FIDELIO.

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FAQ

Where is the FIDELIO wreck located?

The FIDELIO wreck is located at coordinates 52 26.532 N,2 4.064 E.

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

The FIDELIO lies at a depth of about 25.35 meters and is located at coordinates 52 26.532 N,2 4.064 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FIDELIO?

The seabed around the FIDELIO lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the FIDELIO sink?

The FIDELIO sank on Nov 2, 1942.

When was the wreck of the FIDELIO discovered?

The wreck of the FIDELIO was discovered in 1943.

What country did the FIDELIO belong to?

The FIDELIO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the FIDELIO carrying?

The FIDELIO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FIDELIO?

The FIDELIO had a tonnage of 1843 tons.

What type of wreck is the FIDELIO?

The FIDELIO is classified as a steam ship.

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