Fido Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fido Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 15 N,4 40 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.250000
  • Longitude: 4.666667
Water Depth 260 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FIDO
Type schooner
Flag NO
Tonnage 1459
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 20, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 26.2.80 NDW PA IN 591500N, 044900E APPROX. (US P/O DTD 16.0.76). NCA. 19.1.05 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 5915.000N, 0440.00E. NC 286. DATA RE-ASSESSED. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 12M SW X W HALF W [241.8DEGS] OF UDSIRE. (LL WW1) WHICH GIVES POSN 591230N, 043200E. RECORD AMENDED TO POSN FOR FILING ONLY. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 3, 2020

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY A SUBMARINE WHILST ON PASSAGE GALVESTON FOR ODENSE. (LL WW1)

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FAQ

Where is the FIDO wreck located?

The FIDO wreck is located at coordinates 59 15 N,4 40 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FIDO?

The seabed around the FIDO lies at approximately 260 meters deep.

When did the FIDO sink?

The FIDO sank on Jun 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FIDO discovered?

The wreck of the FIDO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the FIDO belong to?

The FIDO belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the FIDO?

The FIDO had a tonnage of 1459 tons.

What type of wreck is the FIDO?

The FIDO is classified as a schooner.

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