Forth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Forth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 29.919 N,2 26.247 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.498650
  • Longitude: -2.437450
Wreck Depth 8 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 57.3 m
Width 8.3 m
Draught 4.8
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 7, 1906
Original Detection Year 1906
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.7.72 20.7.72 SUNK OFF PETITE LONGUE PIERRE. (CHANNEL ISLAND WKS). POSN 492953N, 022551E FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/17 23.4.01 HH100/351/17 23.4.01 DIVED IN 4929.919N, 0226.247W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH BY E/S. WK IS WELL BROKEN UP WITH BOILERS AND STERN STANDING 2-4MTRS PROUD. BELL WITH 'FORTH 1862' RECOVERED. (M PAIGE). INS AS WK 8MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1862 BY BARCLAY, CURLE AND CO LTD, WHITEINCH (GLASGOW). OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEVEN SS CO, MIDDLESBROUGH. COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 130 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE BUILDER. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR ST MALO. RAN AGROUND AT NIGHT IN FOG. ONLY RIBS REMAIN.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, BOILERS AND STERN REMAIN STANDING

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FAQ

Where is the FORTH wreck located?

The FORTH wreck is located at coordinates 49 29.919 N,2 26.247 W.

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

The FORTH lies at a depth of about 8 meters and is located at coordinates 49 29.919 N,2 26.247 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORTH?

The seabed around the FORTH lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the FORTH sink?

The FORTH sank on Aug 7, 1906.

When was the wreck of the FORTH discovered?

The wreck of the FORTH was discovered in 1906.

What country did the FORTH belong to?

The FORTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FORTH carrying?

The FORTH was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the FORTH?

The FORTH had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORTH?

The FORTH is classified as a steam ship.

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