Fiona Shell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fiona shell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 9.62 N,5 22.446 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.160333
  • Longitude: -5.374100
Wreck Depth 11.9 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FIONA SHELL
Flag GB
Tonnage 2444
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 20, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck FIONA SHELL is a charted underwater obstruction located off the coast of Spain in the Strait of Gibraltar. The wreck is positioned at coordinates 36 9.62 N, 5 22.446 W. Historical maritime records indicate the vessel was previously surveyed as a dangerous wreck swept to a depth of 12.2 meters. Following nautical chart updates and maritime surveys, the FIONA SHELL is now classified as dead and has been removed from official navigational charts as it falls within Spanish territorial waters. This underwater obstruction site is no longer considered a hazard to navigation at the documented position near the Spanish coastline.

Surveying Details

H7860/48 24.6.51 DWP SWEPT 6FMS 3FT SHOWN IN 360937N, 052227W ON SURVEYS [E8394 & E8818/1,2]. NC 144. H1312/54 8.3.54 REQUEST FOR DETAILS OF WK. (G. F. 110/54). 23.9.64 AMEND TO DWP SWEPT 6FMS 4FT [LAT]. NE 144. 20.5.68 SWEPT DWP 12.2MTRS IN 360942N, 052222W [EUR]. NC 1448. 14.6.82 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 3501 [1973 EDN]. FALLS IN SPANISH WATERS. AMEND TO DEAD. DELETE.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, OIL STORAGE HULK, SUNK IN GIBRALTAR HBR BY ITALIAN ONE-MAN SUBMARINE 'SCIRE'. ONE CREW MEMBER LOST. (LLOYDS WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the FIONA SHELL wreck located?

The FIONA SHELL wreck is located at coordinates 36 9.62 N,5 22.446 W.

How deep is the FIONA SHELL and where exactly is it located?

The FIONA SHELL lies at a depth of about 11.9 meters and is located at coordinates 36 9.62 N,5 22.446 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FIONA SHELL?

The seabed around the FIONA SHELL lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the FIONA SHELL sink?

The FIONA SHELL sank on Sep 20, 1941.

When was the wreck of the FIONA SHELL discovered?

The wreck of the FIONA SHELL was discovered in 1941.

What country did the FIONA SHELL belong to?

The FIONA SHELL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FIONA SHELL?

The FIONA SHELL had a tonnage of 2444 tons.

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