Fortuna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fortuna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.658 N,0 2.318 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.694300
  • Longitude: -0.038633
Wreck Depth 22.56 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORTUNA
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 76.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 48.1
Sonar Width 11.3
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 115
Tonnage 1254
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1916
Bottom Texture 4,17,6,7
Scour Dimensions 0097,,004.73,080
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details SANK 9MILES SW OF BEACHY HEAD. (DODS). H1965/76 5.12.80 WK EXAM'D 27.2.80 IN 504138N, 000216W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. DECCA USED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.8 IN GEN DEPTH 27.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 48.1MTRS, BEAM 11.9MTRS, HT 5.6 MTRS. LYING 115/295 DEGS, BOWS W. NO SIGN OF MASTS. E END SHOALEST. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). CHART AS WK 21.5MTRS. R/P. H1310/83/29 20.6.83 SMALL COASTER WITH 2 HOLDS, FILLED WITH EITHER CEMENT OR SAND, NOW SOLIDIFIED. LIES BOWS E. PROPELLER BOSS REMAINS, BUT BLADES HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (M SNELLING, SOUTHERN MARINE SERVICES, 14.6.83). NCA. H1310/83/41 22.6.84 WK IN 504130N, 000243W [OGB] USING DECCA. WK IS UPRIGHT AND FAIRLY INTACT EXCEPT FOR SUPERSTRUCTURE. PORTHOLES AT BOW & STERN HAVE DUTCH LETTERING. CARGO - CEMENT IN PAPER SACKS. POSSIBLY THE 'FORTUNA'. (VULCAN DIVING SERVICES, 19.6.84). NCA. H1310/88/30 29.6.88 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS 'FORTUNA' - BELL RECOVERED. (P A VAN DER BOON). NCA. HH100/351/05 29.5.92 LOCATED IN 504124N, 000216W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). NCA. SEP 2015/000083467 5.5.16 EXAM'D 23.11.15; IN 5041.658N, 0002.318W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.56MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26.9MTRS. SCOUR 97MTRS, LENGTH 48.1MTRS, WIDTH 11.3MTRS, HT 4.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 115/295. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. VESSEL PARTIALLY DEGRADED. (GARDLINE 2015, HI 1478). AMEND DW 22.5TRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 5, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1913 BY KONINKLIJKE NEDERLANDSCHE STOOMBOOT MAATS., STRUCK A MINE LAID BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC-16 AND SANK 9M SW OF BEACHY HEAD. WAS BOUND ROTTERDAM TO CARDIFF. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the FORTUNA wreck located?

The FORTUNA wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.658 N,0 2.318 W.

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

The FORTUNA lies at a depth of about 22.56 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.658 N,0 2.318 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORTUNA?

The seabed around the FORTUNA lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the FORTUNA sink?

The FORTUNA sank on Oct 22, 1916.

When was the wreck of the FORTUNA discovered?

The wreck of the FORTUNA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the FORTUNA belong to?

The FORTUNA belonged to NL.

What cargo was the FORTUNA carrying?

The FORTUNA was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the FORTUNA?

The FORTUNA had a tonnage of 1254 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORTUNA?

The FORTUNA is classified as a steam ship.

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