Filleigh Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Filleigh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 21.328 N,1 41.938 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.355467
  • Longitude: 1.698967
Wreck Depth 34.925 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FILLEIGH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 115.7
Sonar Width 17.4
Shadow Height 15.1
Orientation 23
Tonnage 4856
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 034,,001.8,197.0
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2560/45 18.6.45 WK IN 512039N, 014426E USING BEARING & DISTANCE. DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR 44FT. (ST TUDNO, 1.5.45). CHART AS WK 7FMS 2FT. - NM 1666/45. H932/53 22.6.59 LOCATED BY A/S IN 512116N, 014204E USING DECCA. GOOD CONTACT GAVE AN UNMISTAKEABLE WK ECHO DEPTH 11FMS, LEAST E/S DEPTH 17FMS IN GENERAL DEPTH 27FMS. SCOUR 29FMS. SEA BED VERY LARGE SPIKES SAND, CLAY & SHELLS. (HMS FRANKLIN, 1.12.52). NCA UNTIL SWEPT. H4988/71 3.1.72 WK IN 512115N, 014209E [EUR] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 31.8MTRS, FOUL 31.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. SCOUR 2.0MTRS, 420FT LONG & APPEARS TO BE 130FT WIDE, GENERAL DIRN 022/202DEGS. HIGHEST POINT APPROX MIDSHIPS. (HMS FAWN, H525 NO 4/71). AMENDED TO SW 32MTRS [17FMS] IN 512110N, 014210E [OGB]. LC 1895. 10.11.76 OBSTN SHOWN IN 512119N, 014203E [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 151-2 [JULY 1968 EDN]. POSN BY DECCA. NCA. H1270/81 27.1.83 AMENDED TO SW 31.8 MTRS. R/P. HH090/610/01 3.3.95 EXAM'D 1.12.94 IN 512119.0N, 014156.2E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.7 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. NO DCS3 HEIGHT. LENGTH 140MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 020/200DEGS. WK IS LARGELY INTACT WITH A FEW PIECES OF SMALL DEBRIS CLOSE BY. NO SHADOW OBTAINED BY DCS3. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 610). RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH. HH090/707/01 9.7.96 EXAM'D 20.4.96 IN 512119.9N, 014156.4E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 34.9, FOUL 35.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.0 IN GEN DEPTH 49-51MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 13.0MTRS. LENGTH 111MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS. LIES 017/197DEGS. GIVES EXCELLENT SONAR RETURNS. SUPERSTRUCTURE IS WELL DEFINED. UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 707). AMEND TO SW 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2018/000061842 18.7.18 EXAM'D 19.02.18; WK LOCATED IN 5121.328N, 0141.938E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.92MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS, LENGTH 115.7MTRS, WIDTH 17.4MTRS, HEIGHT 15.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 023/203DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 34MTRS, 1.8MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 197 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). AMEND NDW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1928 BY W PICKERSGILL & SONS AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ATLANTIC SHIPPING & TRADING CO., WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 10M ENE OF NORTH FORELAND WHILST ON VOYAGE LONDON TO ANTWERP. 5 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the FILLEIGH wreck located?

The FILLEIGH wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.328 N,1 41.938 E.

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

The FILLEIGH lies at a depth of about 34.925 meters and is located at coordinates 51 21.328 N,1 41.938 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FILLEIGH?

The seabed around the FILLEIGH lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the FILLEIGH sink?

The FILLEIGH sank on Apr 18, 1945.

When was the wreck of the FILLEIGH discovered?

The wreck of the FILLEIGH was discovered in 1945.

What country did the FILLEIGH belong to?

The FILLEIGH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FILLEIGH carrying?

The FILLEIGH was carrying general and mixed goods,minerals.

What was the tonnage of the FILLEIGH?

The FILLEIGH had a tonnage of 4856 tons.

What type of wreck is the FILLEIGH?

The FILLEIGH is classified as a steam ship.

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