Fomalhaut Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Fomalhaut Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 37.891 N,25 56.678 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.631517
  • Longitude: 25.944633
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name FOMALHAUT
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date May 20, 2025

Surveying Details

H8620/58 2.4.59 DW SHOWN IN 593748N, 255642E ON RUSSIAN 404. NC 2248. 13.5.68 POSN AMENDED TO 593806N, 255700E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) LC 2248. 5.3.73 POSN AMENDED TO 593748N, 255642E [FINNISH DATUM]. NC 2248. H1271/86 6.5.86 NOT SHOWN ON RUSSIAN 404 [1984 EDN]. BR STD. 9.8.93 DW SHOWN ON RUSSIAN 23069 [1992 EDN][1:100000]. RECEIVED BY DEPARTMENT BUT NOT SEEN BY WRECKS SECTION UNTIL JUNE '95. HH344/550/01 30.6.95 DW SHOWN IN 593751N, 255638E [WGD], OR 125DEGS, 5.52M FROM MOHNI LT [594000N, 254730E] ON ESTONIAN 504 [1995 EDN]. CHART IN 593751N, 255651E. - NM 2315/95. 29.3.00 WK 20MTRS SHOWN IN 5937.88N, 2556.65E [WGD] ON ESTONIAN SMALL CRAFT VOL 1 [1998 EDN]. BR STD. 21.10.05 [WGD] POSN: 5937.891N, 2556.678E. NE 2248. SEP 2013/000074155 8.4.13 NOW HISTORIC WK. (ESTONIAN NM 4/53/13).

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FAQ

Where is the FOMALHAUT wreck located?

The FOMALHAUT wreck is located at coordinates 59 37.891 N,25 56.678 E.

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

The FOMALHAUT lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 59 37.891 N,25 56.678 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FOMALHAUT?

The seabed around the FOMALHAUT lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FOMALHAUT discovered?

The wreck of the FOMALHAUT was discovered in 1959.

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