Fowberry Tower (Part) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fowberry tower (part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.735 N,0 21.195 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.562250
  • Longitude: 0.353250
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOWBERRY TOWER (PART)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.6
Orientation 138
Tonnage 4484
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1941
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 1950
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H01798/41 10.11.49 H01798/41 10.11.49 DETACHED PIECE OF WRECKAGE LOCATED BY E/S 900FT S OF MAIN WK DURING POST DISPERSAL SURVEY. FIXED IN 533343N, 002118E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 30, FOUL AT 31FT [MLWS]. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 8.11.49). INS AS WK 5FMS. - NM 2307/49. H01798/41 19.12.50 H01798/41 19.12.50 DRIFT SWEPT AFTER DISPERSAL OCT 1950 IN 533343N, 002118E. CLEAR AT 38, FOUL AT 39FT. GEN DEPTH 42FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 28.10.50). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 2FT. - NM 2218/50. 1.2.74 1.2.74 AMEND TO WK 10.9MTRS [LAT]. NC 109. 18.11.77 18.11.77 AMEND TO SW 10.9MTRS. NE 109. HH090/593/01 23.12.93 HH090/593/01 23.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 3.9.13 3.9.13 NOT LOCATED 5.5.13 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY HAWTHORN LESLIE & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MILBURN LINE LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINEOF 426HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR THE USA. IN BALLAST. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. LATER DISPERSED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 33.735 N,0 21.195 E
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FAQ

Where is the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART) wreck located?

The FOWBERRY TOWER (PART) wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.735 N,0 21.195 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART)?

The seabed around the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART) sink?

The FOWBERRY TOWER (PART) sank on May 12, 1941.

When was the wreck of the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART) discovered?

The wreck of the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART) was discovered in 1949.

What country did the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART) belong to?

The FOWBERRY TOWER (PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART) carrying?

The FOWBERRY TOWER (PART) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART)?

The FOWBERRY TOWER (PART) had a tonnage of 4484 tons.

What type of wreck is the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART)?

The FOWBERRY TOWER (PART) is classified as a steam ship.

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