Foylemore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Foylemore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0.807 N,4 42.234 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.013450
  • Longitude: -4.703900
Wreck Depth 63 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOYLEMORE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 109.7 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 114
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 10.3
Orientation 52
Tonnage 3831
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 22M E 0.5 S FROM LIZARD. (WW1SL). H113/45 5.4.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 500050N, 044200W. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/5, 25.3.45). H113/45 5.4.60 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 500030N, 044148W. LENGTH 100FT, HEIGHT 30FT. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/2, 4.7.45). 8.4.60 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 500048N, 044200W, (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH). 8.4.60 GOOD SONAR CONTACT. LENGTH 100FT, HEIGHT 30FT. (ESCORT GROUP 2, 11.3.45). H3697/61 17.8.61 CHART AS NDW IN 500030N, 044148W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1267. H2839/66 18.10.68 WK LOCATED 25.9.68 IN 41FMS. POSN BY DECCA. (HMS ZULU, HN DTD 10.10.68). NCA. H3110/72 27.11.73 NOT LOCATED AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH. (HMS HECATE, 1973). DELETE. NE 1267. 4.11.75 FF IN 500057N, 044208W [OGB] USING DECCA. (MESSRS O'KANE & TOMS). NCA YET H1280/76/31 30.3.76 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 500025N, 044201W [OGB] USING DECCA. (LTR DATED 29.1.76 REFERS). H1280/76/31 22.4.76 FF IN 500059N, 044208W [OGB] USING DECCA. (LTR 29.1.76 REFERS). 20.7.78 NOW CHARTED AS USC 50MTRS. NE 442. H1270/75 18.3.80 AMEND TO WK 66MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3823/78 28.4.82 DEFINITE WK, REGULARLY FISHED, IN 500055N, 044210W [OGB] USING DECCA. (LTR REC'D 27.4.82). NCA. H4939/76 27.1.83 LOCATED IN 500048N, 044206W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LENGTH APPROX 100MTRS. DCS3 HT 10-12MTRS. UPRIGHT & INTACT. LIES 070/250DEGS. (HMS BEAGLE, 26.11.82). AMEND TO WK 60MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H3855/83 7.6.83 EXAM'D 24.5.83 IN 500054N, 044210W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60.4 IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH SHADOW HT 12.6MTRS, LENGTH 106MTRS. LARGE WK, LYING 050/230DEGS, WITH DAMAGE APPARENT TO THE STERN, OTHERWISE INTACT, THOUGH NO MASTS OR FUNNEL VISIBLE. HIGHEST POINT NEAR BOWS. (HMS BULLDOG, 26.5.83). NCA. 5.7.85 LARGE WK LOCATED IN 500055N, 044207W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C. WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). NCA. HH100/351/20 4.8.03 DIVED 6.2003 IN 5000.77N, 0442.18W [OGB] USING GPS. STANDS 10MTRS HIGH BY DIVE COMPUTER. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 100MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS WITH BOWS E. A VERY LARGE SS FAIRLY INTACT OTHER THAN THE SUPERSTRUCTURE AND STERN SECTION. MIDSHIPS IS UPRIGHT AND BOTH HULL SIDES HAVE COLLAPSED INWARDS. BOWS LIE TO PORT AND ARE NETTED. HOLDS EMPTY. LARGE TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. BOILERS NOT VISIBLE AND ARE PROBABLY COVERED BY COLLAPSED DECKING. STERN SECTION APPEARS TO HAVE SECTIONS BLOWN AWAY. ESTIMATED AT 2-3000 TONS. (L BISHOP). NCA. HH091/059/01 4.4.05 EXAM'D 12.8.04 IN 5000.807N, 0442.234E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 63.1 IN GEN DEPTH 73.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 114MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 10.3MTRS. LIES 052/232 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT, STERN COLLAPSED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 63MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2024000232953 30.10.24 WRECK DIVED IN POSN. WRECK IDENTIFIED AS �SS FOYLEMORE� FROM FURNESS LINE CROCKERY. WK ID [17386] 'FOYLEMORE (POSSIBLY)' IDENTIFIED AS 'SS LUCENT'. (MCA RECEIVER OF WRECK EMAIL, DTD 08.08.24). UPDATE OBJNAM TO �FOYLEMORE� AND TRANSFER 'FOYLEMORE' ATTRIBUTES FROM WK ID [17386] TO THIS WRECK.
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHNSTON LINE LTD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 301NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CALAIS FOR MANCHESTER. TORPEDOED BY UB-55. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, S'STRUCTURE COLLAPSED, STERN DAMAGED, BOWS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 0.807 N,4 42.234 W
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FAQ

Where is the FOYLEMORE wreck located?

The FOYLEMORE wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.807 N,4 42.234 W.

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

The FOYLEMORE lies at a depth of about 63 meters and is located at coordinates 50 0.807 N,4 42.234 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FOYLEMORE?

The seabed around the FOYLEMORE lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FOYLEMORE discovered?

The wreck of the FOYLEMORE was discovered in 1945.

What country did the FOYLEMORE belong to?

The FOYLEMORE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FOYLEMORE carrying?

The FOYLEMORE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FOYLEMORE?

The FOYLEMORE had a tonnage of 3831 tons.

What type of wreck is the FOYLEMORE?

The FOYLEMORE is classified as a steam ship.

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