Fidelity Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fidelity Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 16.32 N,0 35.295 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.272000
  • Longitude: 0.588250
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FIDELITY
Type ketch
Tonnage 51
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 1890
Original Detection Year 1890
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Surveying Details 4.8.72 COLLISION TOOK PLACE ABOUT 2 MILES E OF THE INNER DOWSING. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 531618N, 003524E, APPROX. FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/593/01 20.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593).
Last Amended Date Nov 17, 2003

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHEN IN COLLISION WITH DANDY ESMERALDA. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 16.32 N,0 35.295 E
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FAQ

Where is the FIDELITY wreck located?

The FIDELITY wreck is located at coordinates 53 16.32 N,0 35.295 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FIDELITY?

The seabed around the FIDELITY lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the FIDELITY sink?

The FIDELITY sank on May 7, 1890.

When was the wreck of the FIDELITY discovered?

The wreck of the FIDELITY was discovered in 1890.

What was the tonnage of the FIDELITY?

The FIDELITY had a tonnage of 51 tons.

What type of wreck is the FIDELITY?

The FIDELITY is classified as a ketch.

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