Fowberry Tower (Part) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Fowberry tower (part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.685 N,0 21.453 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.561417
  • Longitude: 0.357550
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOWBERRY TOWER (PART)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 122.1 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 0.3
Orientation 138
Tonnage 4484
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 13, 1941
Scour Dimensions ,,000.9,
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H01798/41 22.11.49 H01798/41 22.11.49 UNKNOWN WK, PRESUMED PART OF FOWBERRY TOWER, LOCATED IN 533337N, 002138E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33 IN GEN DEPTH 47FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 8.11.49). H01798/41 19.11.50 H01798/41 19.11.50 EXAM'D IN 533337N, 002138E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 32, FOUL AT 33FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35 IN GEN DEPTH 42-47FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 28.10.50). INS AS WK 5FMS 2FT. - NM 2218/50. H01798/41 19.11.50 H01798/41 19.11.50 WK DISPERSED TO WITHIN 2FT OF SEABED. (C IN C NORE). H01798/41 19.12.50 H01798/41 19.12.50 EXAM'D IN 533337N, 002138E. DRIFT SWEPT AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR AT 37, FOUL AT 38FT. GEN DEPTH 42-47FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 15.11.50). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 1FT. NC 1190. H01798/41 1.3.51 H01798/41 1.3.51 AMEND TO WK 6FMS 1FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 387/51. 1.2.74 1.2.74 AMEND TO SW 10.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 109. HH090/593/01 5.1.93 HH090/593/01 5.1.93 EXAM'D 13.7.92 IN 533340N, 002133.4E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.1 IN GEN DEPTH 13.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 14.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 0.3MTR, LENGTH 80MTRS, BREADTH 8MTRS. AREA OF MINOR DEBRIS LYING IN SCOUR. CHART AS FOUL. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). BR STD. 3.9.13 3.9.13 [WGD] POSN: 5333.685N, 0021.453E. 3.9.13 3.9.13 NOT LOCATED 19.5.13 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). ?MINOR ITEMS CLOSE W OF CIRCULAR DEPRESSION. RETAIN FOUL.
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.

General Comments

?MINOR DEBRIS CLOSE W OF CIRCULAR DEPRESSION

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 33.685 N,0 21.453 E
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FAQ

Where is the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART) wreck located?

The FOWBERRY TOWER (PART) wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.685 N,0 21.453 E.

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

The seabed around the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART) sink?

The FOWBERRY TOWER (PART) sank on May 13, 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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