Frumenton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Frumenton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 21.622 N,1 58.775 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.360367
  • Longitude: 1.979583
Wreck Depth 27.23 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRUMENTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 132.9 m
Width 18.3 m
Sonar Length 137.1
Sonar Width 30.7
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 122
Tonnage 6675
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 4, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01026/42 9.4.42 LYING IN 18.5FMS. SWEEP SET TO 22FT & FOULED. POSN 2.6M 003DEG FROM 54E BUOY. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 26.3.42). INS AS DW WITH G CONL LTBUOY GP FL(3)G 10SEC CLOSE EAST. - NM 738/42. H01026/42 20.3.43 SURVEYED AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR 42FT. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 5.5.43). AMEND TO WK 7FMS. - NM 1091/43. H5371/51 4.1.61 EXAM'D 29.5.51 IN 522136N, 015851E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 50FT, FOUL 52FT. LEAST E/S 78FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 54FT. SEABED 104FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 31.8.51). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 2FT. - NM 1999/48. H4629/71 22.12.71 WRECK IDENTIFIED AS FRUMENTON BY SHIPS BELL. UPRIGHT, HULL INTACT EXCEPT FOR ONE HOLE 10 FT WIDE GUNWALE TO BILGE KEEL 20-30FT FROM BOW ON PORT SIDE. HOLDS SILTED, OTHERWISE UNSILTED & SURPRISINGLY WK HAS NOT TOPPLED. SUPERSTRUCTURE IS CRUMBLING. (E GILES 25.11.71). 31.7.74 AMEND TO SW 14.9MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H1942/80 23.8.82 EXAM'D 17.2.82 IN 522135N, 015855E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.1 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 6.82MTRS, LENGTH 136.3MTRS, BEAM 25.5MTRS. APPEARS STILL TO BE GOOD CONDITION. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). - NM 2403/82. SEP 2016/000091758 18.7.17 EXAM'D 10.12.16 IN 5221.622N, 0158.775E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.23MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS, LENGTH 137.1MTRS, WIDTH 30.7MTRS, HEIGHT 4.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 122/302 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY SHORTS BROS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CARLTON & CAMBAY SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 451HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J DICKINSON & SON LTD. PASSAGE ST JOHNS FOR LONDON. CARGO 10393 TONS OF WHEAT. MINED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 21.622 N,1 58.775 E
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FAQ

Where is the FRUMENTON wreck located?

The FRUMENTON wreck is located at coordinates 52 21.622 N,1 58.775 E.

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

The FRUMENTON lies at a depth of about 27.23 meters and is located at coordinates 52 21.622 N,1 58.775 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRUMENTON?

The seabed around the FRUMENTON lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the FRUMENTON sink?

The FRUMENTON sank on Mar 4, 1942.

When was the wreck of the FRUMENTON discovered?

The wreck of the FRUMENTON was discovered in 1942.

What country did the FRUMENTON belong to?

The FRUMENTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FRUMENTON carrying?

The FRUMENTON was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the FRUMENTON?

The FRUMENTON had a tonnage of 6675 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRUMENTON?

The FRUMENTON is classified as a steam ship.

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