Forfarshire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Forfarshire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 38.4 N,1 37.347 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.640000
  • Longitude: -1.622450
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORFARSHIRE
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 54.9 m
Width 12.2 m
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1838
Original Detection Year 1838
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1280/77 2.3.77 FOUNDERED ON W CORNER OF BIG HARCAR, FARNE IS. (W MCINTOSH, LTR DTD 6.1.77). POSN 553824N, 013715E FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/843/01 22.12.99 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. HH090/915/01 22.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). NCA. SEP 2021/000090526 12.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). NFA.
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1834 IN DUNDEE OF COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE DUNDEE, PERTH AND LONDON SS CO. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 190HP, PADDLE PROPULSION. WAS WRECKED ON THE FARNE ISLANDS DUE TO BOILER DIFFICULTIES CAUSED BY BAD WEATHER. SOME OF PASSENGERS & CREW WERE RESCUED BY GRACE DARLING & HER FATHER WILLIAM.

General Comments

KNOWN IN HISTORY AS THE 'GRACE DARLING' WK

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FAQ

Where is the FORFARSHIRE wreck located?

The FORFARSHIRE wreck is located at coordinates 55 38.4 N,1 37.347 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORFARSHIRE?

The seabed around the FORFARSHIRE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the FORFARSHIRE sink?

The FORFARSHIRE sank on Sep 7, 1838.

When was the wreck of the FORFARSHIRE discovered?

The wreck of the FORFARSHIRE was discovered in 1838.

What country did the FORFARSHIRE belong to?

The FORFARSHIRE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FORFARSHIRE carrying?

The FORFARSHIRE was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What type of wreck is the FORFARSHIRE?

The FORFARSHIRE is classified as a merchant vessel.

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