Fidget (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Fidget (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 11.753 N,3 44.82 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 31 m |
| Water Depth | 39 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | FIDGET (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 9.1 m |
| Shadow Height | 8 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 11, 1985 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1985 |
| Last Detection Year | 2013 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | H2697/85 19.8.85 H2697/85 19.8.85 SANK IN APPROX 501200N, 034500W [OGB]. (BRIXHAM CG, SIG DTD 11.8.85). NCA. H2697/85 4.9.85 H2697/85 4.9.85 NOTHING FOUND DURING SONAR SEARCH COVERING AREA OF 1.5 SQ MILES IN REPD FOUNDERING POSN, BUT E/S TRACE OF WK OBTAINED IN 501143N, 034445W [OGB], WITH HEIGHT 8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. IDENTIFICATION INCONCLUSIVE. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. FIDGET WAS WOODEN SLOOP WITH AUX. ENGINE AND METAL MAST. (TH, TLX DTD 14.8.85). INS AS WK 31MTRS. BR STD. 18.4.13 18.4.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EMU, HI 1374). ASSUMED BROKEN UP. AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 18, 2013 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE WEYMOUTH TO PLYMOUTH.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 11.753 N,3 44.82 W
Fidget (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Fidget (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
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